SKR File Type

Author:   |   Revised: November 26, 2018

Microsoft Silver

SKR File Summary

File Extension SKR has three unique file types (with the primary being the PGP Private Keyring format) and is mostly associated with PGP Desktop (Symantec Corporation) and two other software programs. Generally, these files are considered Uncommon Files.

Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. The main SKR file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

If you are having problems opening SKR files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
File Type Popularity
7049
Standing

/ 11690

Active

Relevance

26

November

2018

Edited

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Known SKR Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Principal SKR Type

.SKR
File Format:.skr
Classification:PGP Private Keyring

An SKR file is a private keyring generated by the data encryption software PGP Desktop Home. It contains ASCII private keys used for decrypting PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) encrypted files.

Author: Symantec Corporation
Kind:Uncommon Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.skr

Software Programs That Open The PGP Private Keyring:


PGP Desktop by Symantec Corporation

Windows
Mac

Other SKR File Associations

.SKR
File Format:.skr
Classification:ScriptIt File

An SKR file is a file associated with ScriptIt. Microsoft ScriptIt is a command-line utility for automating interactive software installations and system configuration tasks.

Author: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:Uncommon Files

Software Programs That Open ScriptIt File Files:


Windows NT by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
.SKR
File Format:.skr
Classification:Shorten Audio File Seek Table File

Software Programs That Open Shorten Audio File Seek Table File Files:


Shorten by SoftSound Ltd

Compatible with:

Windows

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SKR Requests


OS Ranking

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Troubleshoot SKR Files


Issues Opening SKR Files

PGP Desktop Disappeared

If you attempt to load your SKR file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open SKR Files". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because PGP Desktop isn't installed on your PC. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your SKR file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Outdated PGP Desktop

It is possible that your version of PGP Desktop isn't able to open your PGP Private Keyring file due to incompatibility. You will need to download a newer version of PGP Desktop if you don't have the right version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of SKR file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening SKR files are due to having the wrong version of PGP Desktop installed.


Associated Difficulties Loading SKR Files

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of PGP Desktop will resolve your issue. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening SKRs. Other contributing causes:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for SKR are wrong
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the SKR file inside the Windows Registry
  • Invalid installation of a SKR-associated program (eg. PGP Desktop)
  • The SKR itself is corrupted
  • Your SKR is infected with malware
  • Hardware related to SKRs has device driver corruption
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your PGP Private Keyring file

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