Opening an AEXPK File

The AEXPK file type is primarily associated with Pretty Good Privacy (PGP).

AEXPK	File extension: AEXPK
	File type:	Armored Extracted Public Key

What is an AEXPK file

AEXPK files mostly belong to Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) by PGP Corporation. Use our "Online AEXPK Text Viewer" below to analyze your AEXPK file and to see all text it contains.

How to open AEXPK files

You need a suitable software like Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) to open an AEXPK file. You need a suitable software like Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) from PGP Corporation to open an AEXPK 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 AEXPK file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a AEXPK file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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.AEXPK File Not Opening? How to Fix It:

Because .AEXPK files can originate from different security applications, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: You likely received this from a colleague sharing encryption keys or a key server, suggesting an Armored Extracted Public Key.
Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor to inspect its opening lines:
- -----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK----- indicates a standard PGP armored key.
- Unreadable binary or "PK" suggests a compressed or different format.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required to import these keys. Try Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), GnuPG, or Symantec Encryption Desktop, or ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .AEXPK file onto this page to detect its exact format, extract readable metadata, and preview its contents.

Technical Data for AEXPK File Extension

Related files:

skr, ska, pgd

Related links:

CKNOW PGP Info Page

Mime type:

application/pgp-keys

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: PGP Armored Extracted Public Key
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Network Associates\PGPNT\PGPkeys.exe %1

ProgramID: PGP Armored Extracted Public Key
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SECURITY\PGP\PGP Corporation\PGP802eng\pgpkeys.exe %1

ProgramID: PGP Armored Extracted Public Key
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PGP Corporation\PGP for Windows XP\pgpkeys.exe %1

an aexpk Armored Extracted Public Key is a special file format by PGP Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with AEXPK files

Associate the AEXPK file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open armored extracted public keys. Because only the current version supports the latest AEXPK file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the PGP Corporation manufacturer website after an available Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) update.
To make sure that your AEXPK file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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