How to open KEY files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open KEY file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate KEY files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.
KEY File Extension
- File type Licence Or Encrypted Security Format
- File developer N/A
- File category Misc Files
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What is a(n) KEY file?
The .KEY extension is found in files usually containing encrypted text data for registering a license for a given program. The files are generated individually by each software requiring authentication, therefore they cannot be opened by the application assigned to them.
How to open KEY file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .KEY files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports KEY files
In order to open KEY file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with KEY extension.
Programs that can open KEY files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, KEY files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on KEY files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to KEY files.
Step 2. Associate given software with KEY files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting KEY files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with KEY files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open KEY files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open KEY files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to KEY files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the KEY file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with KEY extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the KEY file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the KEY file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on KEY files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
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