Opening ABK Files

The ABK file type is primarily associated with AMOS.

ABK	File extension: ABK
	File type:	backup file

What is an ABK file?

ABK files mostly belong to AMOS by IBM. ABK is an automatic backup file usually created by programs such as CorelDRAW. ABK file contains backup of the recently opened project or document. In case of computer system crash, power failure or document corruption user can recover program data using ABK files.

How can I open an ABK file?

You need a suitable software like AMOS to open an ABK file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your ABK file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a ABK file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert ABK files:

AMOS by IBM
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. ABK files are often referred to as AMOS backups because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Address Book (address book backup file) by Canon Australia Pty Ltd
Canon Address Book is an application runs on Canon printers. Using Address Book user can store contact details and frequently used numbers in ABK file format. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: Canon Wikipedia Page, Trilliumcharterschool Page
Any Automatic Backup
Embedded Compact (backup file) by Microsoft Corporation
Windows CE is an operating system which was developed by Microsoft for small, palmtop devices. Windows CE is different from the normal computer Windows operating system but it shares same application programming interfaces. Windows CE was common with HP 100/200LX and/or the HP 95LX devices. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: Windows CE Wikipedia Page, Pcmag Page
Graphics suite (graphics file) by CorelDRAW
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is a professional graphic design software. Using Graphics Suite user can create graphics and layouts. Graphics Suite also allows user to edit images and website designs. Auto-backup feature in Graphics Suite is really helpful for user while working on any project. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: CorelDRAW Wikipedia Page, Pcmag Page
MyBackup Pro (backup file) by RerWare, LLC.
MyBackup Pro is the easiest, most reliable, and feature packed Android backup solution available for Android phones. User can back up their data using MyBackup Pro. MyBackup Pro supporting the most content, and the most Android devices. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: Rerware FAQ Page, CNET Page
Need for Speed: Underground (audio backup file) by Electronic Arts, Inc.
Need for Speed: Underground is the seventh version in the Need for Speed game series, and was developed by EA Black Box and published by Electronic Arts in 2003. It was the first game in the series to offer a career mode featuring a storyline, and a garage mode that allowed players to fully customize their cars with a large variety of brand-name performance and visual upgrades. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: Need for Speed: Underground Wikipedia Page, IMDB Page
Office (backup file) by Ability Software International
Ability Office is an office suite application which is developed by Ability Plus Software. Office Suite contains word processor, database modules for presentation, spreadsheets, images organiser etc. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: Ability Office Wikipedia Page, Pcworld Page

ABK format details:

Every file has a defined file format, i.e. how the data is arranged in the file. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Our examination of the ABK files comes to the following conclusion:

The ABK file ending includes various formats for various programs. But the following two file formats are common:

65% of all ABK files belong to Need for Speed data. These files contain neither text nor words, but only data. Most of these files are 42 KB to 370 KB in size. The file type was primarily used more than 10 years ago. The keywords ABKC are typical for these files. Examples of file names are CAR_00_ENG_MB_EE.abk or TURBO_BIG_0_MB.abk. Such ABK files store data about turbo, gear, nitrous, common, swtn, fighter, exotic and defj.
10% of all ABK files start with the bytes # Canon AddressBook version: 1 # crucial for this file format. These files are text files and can therefore be read using a text editor. ABK files can be up to 90 KB in size, but are often around 310 bytes - 38 KB. The following keywords are characteristic: # Canon AddressBook version: 1, # dn: fixed, uuid, # CharSet: UTF8, # DB Version, cnread, cnshort, # SubAddressBookName and subdbid: 1. A common filename is adrs_book.abk or abook.abk. These files can be linked to book and adrs.

All other ABK files (25%) have different formats, often e.g. Arena opening Book and ZIP. These files are often connected to dcemail, address or base. Just click the "Choose your .abk file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your ABK file is.

Technical Data for ABK File Extension

File classification:

Backup

Related files:

apk, gin, lcb, 900, zip, jpg, bak, tmx, db, amw, amos, bff

Related links:

SPSS Wikipedia Page

Mime type:

application/octet-stream, image/x-amos-iconbank

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: RightMailBackup File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Right Email Backup\RiMaBack.exe /o

an abk backup file is a special file format by IBM and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with ABK files

Associate the ABK file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open backup files. Because only the current version supports the latest ABK file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the IBM manufacturer website after an available AMOS update.
To make sure that your ABK file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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