KIPX File Extension

What is KIPX file?

KIPX filename suffix is mostly used for QQ Messenger Theme Format files. KIPX files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with KIPX extension are categorized as Settings Files files. The Settings Files subset comprises 1305 various file formats. The most popular software that supports KIPX files is QQ Messenger. On the official website of Tencent developer not only will you find detailed information about theQQ Messenger software, but also about KIPX and other supported file formats.

Programs which support KIPX file extension

Programs that can handle KIPX files are as follows. Files with KIPX 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: 10/06/2020

How to open file with KIPX extension?

Problems with accessing KIPX may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to QQ Messenger Theme Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with KIPX files.

Step 1. Get the QQ Messenger

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening KIPX files is that no program that can handle KIPX files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the QQ Messenger developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support KIPX files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download QQ Messenger installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Tencent website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update QQ Messenger to the latest version

If the problems with opening KIPX files still occur even after installing QQ Messenger, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of QQ Messenger is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that QQ Messenger cannot handle files with KIPX may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of QQ Messenger is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open KIPX files to QQ Messenger

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate KIPX files with latest version of QQ Messenger you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the KIPX with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the QQ Messenger installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open KIPX files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with KIPX extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select QQ Messenger and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with KIPX extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the KIPX is not faulty

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 KIPX file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the KIPX file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the KIPX is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. 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 KIPX file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the KIPX 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 KIPX 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 QQ Messenger Theme Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle QQ Messenger

If the systems has insufficient resources to open KIPX 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 QQ Messenger Theme Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle KIPX files.

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