HKI2 File Extension

What is HKI2 file?

HKI2 is a file extension commonly associated with WinHKI HKI2 Archive files. Files with HKI2 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with HKI2 extension are categorized as Compressed Files files. The Compressed Files subset comprises 236 various file formats. The most popular software that supports HKI2 files is WinHKI Archiver.

Programs which support HKI2 file extension

The following listing features HKI2-compatible programs. HKI2 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with HKI2 extension?

Problems with accessing HKI2 may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to WinHKI HKI2 Archive files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with HKI2 files.

Step 1. Install WinHKI Archiver software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening HKI2 files is that no program that can handle HKI2 files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download WinHKI Archiver and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support HKI2 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading WinHKI Archiver installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of WinHKI Archiver and update if needed

You still cannot access HKI2 files although WinHKI Archiver is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why HKI2 files are not compatible with WinHKI Archiver. The most recent version of WinHKI Archiver is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open HKI2 files to WinHKI Archiver

After installing WinHKI Archiver (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open HKI2 files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the HKI2 file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the WinHKI Archiver installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open HKI2 files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with HKI2 extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with HKI2 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the HKI2 file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the HKI2 file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the HKI2 in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the HKI2 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the HKI2 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. HKI2 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the HKI2 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with HKI2 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle WinHKI Archiver

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with HKI2 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with WinHKI HKI2 Archive file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with HKI2 files affecting older versions of given software.

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