TKS File Extension

What is TKS file?

Full format name of files that use TKS extension is Traktor Pro MIDI Map. Traktor Pro MIDI Map specification was created by Native Instruments, Inc.. TKS files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. TKS file format, along with 771 other file formats, belongs to the Audio Files category. The most popular software that supports TKS files is TRAKTOR. On the official website of Native Instruments, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theTRAKTOR software, but also about TKS and other supported file formats.

Programs which support TKS file extension

The following listing features TKS-compatible programs. Files with TKS suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with TKS extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening TKS files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with TKS files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with TKS files.

Step 1. Install TRAKTOR software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening TKS files is that no program that can handle TKS files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the TRAKTOR developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support TKS files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading TRAKTOR installed is by going to developer’s website (Native Instruments, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

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

You still cannot access TKS files although TRAKTOR is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of TRAKTOR installed, it may not support TKS format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using TRAKTOR.

Step 3. Set the default application to open TKS files to TRAKTOR

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the TKS with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where TRAKTOR is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open TKS files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with TKS extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select TRAKTOR and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with TKS extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the TKS is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the TKS file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

If the TKS is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the TKS file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. TKS file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic TKS file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. 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 TKS extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access 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 Traktor Pro MIDI Map file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run TRAKTOR

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

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 Traktor Pro MIDI Map files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle TKS files.

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