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I cannot open a PAKM file. What should I do? Help!

Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with PAKM files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening PAKM will be resolved!

  1. 1. PAKM File Extension
  2. 2. How to open PAKM file?
    1. 2.1 Download and install application that supports PAKM files
      1. 2.1.1 Programs that support PAKM files
    2. 2.2 Verify whether PAKM files are associated with appropriate software
    3. 2.3 Check PAKM file for other errors
  3. 3. Similar file extensions

PAKM File Extension

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  • File type PAKM Package Format
  • File developer Janki Software
  • File category Misc Files
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How to open PAKM file?

If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with PAKM extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.

Step 1. Download and install application that supports PAKM files

After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open PAKM files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:

Programs that support PAKM files

Windows programs
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Step 2. Verify whether PAKM files are associated with appropriate software

It is possible that an application that supports PAKM files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with PAKM files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support PAKM files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open PAKM files with the selected program.

Changing PAKM file association in registry

File association for PAKM files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.

Step 3. Check PAKM file for other errors

  • PAKM file was not copied properly from storage medium.
  • Antivirus application prevents opening PAKM files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected PAKM file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
  • For PAKM files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.

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