Open XLK files

  • Full name
    Microsoft Excel Backup Format
  • Developer
    Microsoft
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a XLK file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a XLK file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your XLK file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is XLK file?

The extension XLK features backup files of the spreadsheet Microsoft Excel.

More info

Backup files can be used after an error, eg a crash of the program to restore the previous work.

The extension XLK was used by Excel up to the version 2000. Newer versions can still load the XLK files.

Programs which can open a XLK file

How to open file with XLK extension?

In order to open a file with XLK extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening XLK file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with XLK files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Microsoft Excel or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening XLK files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support XLK files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of XLK files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Microsoft Excel as the default program for opening XLK files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate XLK files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Microsoft Excel applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Microsoft Excel has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with XLK files

Sometimes problems with opening XLK files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • XLK files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open XLK files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • XLK file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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