Understanding CKP Issues
Issues Opening CKP Files
Missing Microsoft SQL Server
You attempt to load your CKP file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The CKP File Extension". Customarily, this means that Microsoft SQL Server is not installed on %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your CKP with Microsoft SQL Server, so double-clicking the file won't work.
Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your CKP, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").
Wrong Version of Microsoft SQL Server is Installed
It is possible that your version of Microsoft SQL Server isn't able to open your SQL Server Checkpoint File file due to incompatibility. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft SQL Server if you don't have the right version. Your SQL Server Checkpoint File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft SQL Server than what's currently installed your computer.
Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your CKP file and clicking "Properties".
Summary: Not having the right Microsoft SQL Server version on your computer can cause problems opening CKP files.
Other Causes of CKP File Opening Problems
Errors opening SQL Server Checkpoint File files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft SQL Server software installed on your computer. If you are still having problems opening CKP files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):
- CKP file type Registry entries are wrong
- Deletion of the CKP file description from the Registry by mistake
- Invalid installation of a CKP-associated program (eg. Microsoft SQL Server)
- Something has caused file corruption of your CKP
- Past or present virus infection has affected your CKP
- Device drivers of the hardware associated with your CKP file are corrupt or out-of-date
- Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the SQL Server Checkpoint File file
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