PKP File Extension

What is PKP file?

PKP filename suffix is mostly used for Privacy Killer Plug-in Manager files. Privacy Killer Plug-in Manager specification was created by SelinSoft. PKP file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. PKP file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The most popular software that supports PKP files is Privacy Killer. Software named Privacy Killer was created by SelinSoft. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PKP files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support PKP file extension

Programs that can handle PKP files are as follows. PKP 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 PKP extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PKP files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with PKP extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install Privacy Killer

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PKP files is that no program that can handle PKP files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Privacy Killer developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Privacy Killer installed is by going to developer’s website (SelinSoft) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Privacy Killer to the latest version

You still cannot access PKP files although Privacy Killer 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 The reason that Privacy Killer cannot handle files with PKP may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Privacy Killer should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Privacy Killer to PKP files

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

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the PKP with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Privacy Killer is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PKP 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 PKP 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....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with PKP extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the PKP for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the PKP file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

Should it happed that the PKP is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the PKP file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the PKP file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If the PKP file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the PKP file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access 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 Privacy Killer Plug-in Manager file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Privacy Killer

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

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 Privacy Killer Plug-in Manager files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the PKP files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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