PKN File Extension

What is PKN file?

PKN is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft SMS Package Creation Notification Data Format files. PKN files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. PKN file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports PKN files is Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS).

Programs which support PKN file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support PKN files. PKN files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 08/16/2020

How to open file with PKN extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PKN files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with PKN 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.

Step 1. Get the Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS)

Problems with opening and working with PKN files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with PKN files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support PKN files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS)

If you already have Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) installed on your systems and PKN files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) installed, it may not support PKN format. The latest version of Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) to PKN files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PKN files with latest version of Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the PKN file
• 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 Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open PKN 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 PKN 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....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PKN extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the PKN is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the PKN file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The PKN may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the PKN is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the PKN file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the PKN file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If the PKN 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 PKN 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. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS)

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with PKN extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Microsoft SMS Package Creation Notification Data Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the PKN files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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