VFK File Extension

What is VFK file?

Full format name of files that use VFK extension is Czech Cadastral Exchange Data Format. Files with VFK extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. VFK file format, along with 440 other file formats, belongs to the Text Files category. Sublime Text supports VFK files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 7 other tools may also be used. Sublime Text software was developed by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd, and on its official website you may find more information about VFK files or the Sublime Text software program.

Programs which support VFK file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open VFK files divided into 3 categories according to system platform supported. Files with VFK 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.

Updated: 07/22/2020

How to open file with VFK extension?

Problems with accessing VFK may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with VFK files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Sublime Text software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening VFK files is that no program that can handle VFK files is installed on user’s system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Sublime Text or different compatible program, such as PSPad, NotePad++ text editor, Atom. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support VFK files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Sublime Text installed is by going to developer’s website (Sublime HQ Pty Ltd) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Sublime Text and update if needed

You still cannot access VFK files although Sublime Text is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Sublime Text cannot handle files with VFK may be that the software is outdated.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 Sublime Text.

Step 3. Set the default application to open VFK files to Sublime Text

If you have the latest version of Sublime Text installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage VFK 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.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the VFK file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Sublime Text is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open VFK files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with VFK extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• 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 VFK extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

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

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper VFK file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

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

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

If the VFK file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the VFK file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Czech Cadastral Exchange Data Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Sublime Text

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Czech Cadastral Exchange Data Format files. It may be the case that the VFK files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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