NKC File Extension

What is NKC file?

NKC is a file extension commonly associated with Kontakt Library Data Format files. Kontakt Library Data Format format was developed by Native Instruments. Files with NKC extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS, Windows platform. Files with NKC extension are categorized as Audio Files files. The Audio Files subset comprises 771 various file formats. KONTAKT supports NKC files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. KONTAKT software was developed by Native Instruments, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about NKC files or the KONTAKT software program.

Programs which support NKC file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support NKC files. NKC 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 NKC extension?

Being unable to open files with NKC extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with NKC extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with NKC files.

Step 1. Get the KONTAKT

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening NKC files is that no program that can handle NKC files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download KONTAKT and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support NKC files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download KONTAKT installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Native Instruments, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of KONTAKT

If the problems with opening NKC files still occur even after installing KONTAKT, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of KONTAKT is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that KONTAKT cannot handle files with NKC may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using KONTAKT.

Step 3. Assign KONTAKT to NKC files

After installing KONTAKT (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open NKC files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the NKC 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 KONTAKT installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open NKC files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the NKC file and select 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
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with NKC extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the NKC file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

If the NKC is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the NKC file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with NKC extension is complete and error-free

If the NKC 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. If the NKC file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Kontakt Library Data Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run KONTAKT

If the systems has insufficient resources to open NKC files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Kontakt Library Data Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the NKC files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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