HKI3 File Extension

What is HKI3 file?

Full format name of files that use HKI3 extension is WinHKI HKI3 Archive. Files with HKI3 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. HKI3 file format, along with 236 other file formats, belongs to the Compressed Files category. WinHKI Archiver is by far the most used program for working with HKI3 files.

Programs which support HKI3 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support HKI3 files. Files with HKI3 extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with HKI3 extension?

Problems with accessing HKI3 may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with HKI3 files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with HKI3 files.

Step 1. Download and install WinHKI Archiver

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening HKI3 files is that no program that can handle HKI3 files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install WinHKI Archiver. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download WinHKI Archiver installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

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

If you already have WinHKI Archiver installed on your systems and HKI3 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that WinHKI Archiver cannot handle files with HKI3 may be that the software is outdated. 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 HKI3 files to WinHKI Archiver

If you have the latest version of WinHKI Archiver installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage HKI3 on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the HKI3 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• 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 HKI3 files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected HKI3 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with HKI3 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the HKI3 is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the HKI3 file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the HKI3 in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the HKI3 file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. HKI3 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the HKI3 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with HKI3 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the WinHKI HKI3 Archive file.

4. Check whether your system can handle WinHKI Archiver

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support HKI3 files. Close all running programs and try opening the HKI3 file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with WinHKI HKI3 Archive file. It may be the case that the HKI3 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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