PK1 filename suffix is mostly used for XS Game files. Atari, Inc. defined the XS Game format standard. PK1 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. PK1 file format, along with 1509 other file formats, belongs to the Game Files category. Dragon UnPACKer supports PK1 files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. Software named Dragon UnPACKer was created by Alexandre Devilliers. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PK1 files, check the developer’s official website.
Programs that can handle PK1 files are as follows. PK1 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.
Being unable to open files with PK1 extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with PK1 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.
The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports PK1 files installed on the system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Dragon UnPACKer or one to the listed programs: XS. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Dragon UnPACKer installed is by going to developer’s website (Alexandre Devilliers) and downloading the software using provided links.
If you already have Dragon UnPACKer installed on your systems and PK1 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. If you have an older version of Dragon UnPACKer installed, it may not support PK1 format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Dragon UnPACKer.
If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PK1 files with latest version of Dragon UnPACKer you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.
Change the default application in Windows
Change the default application in Mac OS
If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the PK1 file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.
If the PK1 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the PK1 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.
If the PK1 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 PK1 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.
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.
If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with PK1 extension. In this case close the other applications.
Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with XS Game files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle PK1 files.
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