Opening DKS Files

The DKS file type is primarily associated with DataKeeper.

DKS	File extension: DKS
	File type:	Configuration File

What is a DKS file?

DKS files mostly belong to DataKeeper by Symantec Corporation. DataKeeper is included with PartitionMagic 8.0 and is required by Drive Image 5.x. Norton PartitionMagic 8.0 and PartitionMagic 8.0 (without the Norton name) are two different versions of the same product. DataKeeper is included with PartitionMagic 8.0, but it is not included with Norton PartitionMagic 8.0.

How to open a DKS file

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

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.DKS File Won't Open? Here is What You Can Do

Because .DKS files originate from various programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: An IT backup workflow likely means a Configuration File for Symantec Corporation's DataKeeper. A 3D CAM workflow suggests a DeskProto project.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text or hex editor:
- Readable text/XML indicates a configuration file.
- "PK" suggests a ZIP archive.
- Binary data implies a proprietary format.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required. Try DataKeeper or DeskProto, or ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract metadata, and preview contents.

Technical Data for DKS File Extension

Related files:

dsk, dtf, fxr, trg

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: DupKiller Settings
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DupKiller\DupKiller.exe

ProgramID: PowerQuestDataKeeperBackupSpecification
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\POWERQ~1\DATAKE~1.0\DATAKE~1.EXE

a dks Configuration File is a special file format by Symantec Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DKS files

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