FKY File Extension

What is FKY file?

FKY is a file extension commonly associated with FoxPro Macro files. FKY file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. FKY file belongs to the Executable Files category just like 140 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing FKY files is Visual FoxPro. Software named Visual FoxPro was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and FKY files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support FKY file extension

Programs that can handle FKY files are as follows. Files with FKY 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 FKY extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening FKY files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to FoxPro Macro files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Visual FoxPro software

Problems with opening and working with FKY files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with FKY files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the Visual FoxPro developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy 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 Visual FoxPro installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Visual FoxPro and update if needed

If the problems with opening FKY files still occur even after installing Visual FoxPro, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Visual FoxPro is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why FKY files are not compatible with Visual FoxPro. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Visual FoxPro.

Step 3. Set the default application to open FKY files to Visual FoxPro

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate FKY files with latest version of Visual FoxPro 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.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the FKY file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Visual FoxPro installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open FKY 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 FKY extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with FKY extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

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

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

1. Check the FKY file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the FKY file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the FKY file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the FKY file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the FKY 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. When downloading the file with FKY 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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the FoxPro Macro file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Visual FoxPro

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

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

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

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