MKY File Extension

What is MKY file?

Full format name of files that use MKY extension is MagicKey Configuration. Advanced Computer Innovations, Inc. defined the MagicKey Configuration format standard. Files with MKY extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with MKY extension are categorized as Settings Files files. The Settings Files subset comprises 1305 various file formats. The most popular software that supports MKY files is MagicKey. On the official website of Advanced Computer Innovations, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theMagicKey software, but also about MKY and other supported file formats.

Programs which support MKY file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support MKY files. MKY 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 MKY extension?

Being unable to open files with MKY extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to MagicKey Configuration 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 MKY files.

Step 1. Get the MagicKey

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening MKY files is that no program that can handle MKY files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install MagicKey. 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 MagicKey installed is by going to developer’s website (Advanced Computer Innovations, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of MagicKey and update if needed

If you already have MagicKey installed on your systems and MKY files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of MagicKey installed, it may not support MKY format. The latest version of MagicKey should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate MagicKey Configuration files with MagicKey

After installing MagicKey (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open MKY files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the MKY with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the 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 MagicKey installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open MKY files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the MKY file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• 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 MKY extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the MKY 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 MKY file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

Should it happed that the MKY is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the MKY file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the MKY file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the MKY 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. It could happen the the download process of file with MKY extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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 MagicKey Configuration file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open MagicKey

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with MagicKey Configuration files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with MKY files affecting older versions of given software.

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