Opening a K06 File

The K06 file type is primarily associated with Clarion.

K06File Extension K06
File extension: K06
File type:  DOS Database Key File

What is a K06 file?

K06 files mostly belong to Clarion by SoftVelocity. The .DAT file is usually associated with .K## (##=numbers) key files that are indexes into the data. There may also be a .MEM memo file. This is a structure used by DOS versions of the software. If the .K## files are not available and are not automatically rebuilt you can use the oldest DOS version of Clarion Professional Developer to build them.

How to open K06 files

You need a suitable software like Clarion to open a K06 file. You need a suitable software like Clarion from SoftVelocity to open a K06 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 K06 file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a K06 file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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.K06 File Won't Open? Here is What You Can Do

Because .K06 files can originate from various programs, they aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: If received from a legacy database administrator or a software developer, it is likely a Clarion DOS Database Key File.
  2. Check the Header: Open the file in a hex viewer or text editor to inspect the first bytes.
    • Readable text might indicate a simple configuration or log file.
    • Binary data often points to a compiled database index.
  3. Use the Original Software: You usually need the original program to open it properly; try SoftVelocity Clarion, or ask the sender for the specific app used.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .K06 file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for K06 File Extension

Related files:

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: KENO6.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\RAUTAR~1\WINRAM~1.0\PAATY01.EXE %1


a k06 DOS Database Key File is a special file format by SoftVelocity and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with K06 files

  • Associate the K06 file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open dos database key files. Because only the current version supports the latest K06 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the SoftVelocity manufacturer website after an available Clarion update.
  • To make sure that your K06 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .K06 file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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