Sorts of CKS Files

Dominant CKS File Type

.CKS

File ID:	.cks
Class:	Microsoft Windows CE Image Info Data

A CKS file is a file that contains information about binary ROM image with an installation of the Microsoft Windows CE operating system.

Author:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Settings Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cks

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Windows CE Image Info Data:

Microsoft Windows CE Embedded by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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Troubleshoot CKS Files

Troubles Opening CKS Files

Missing Microsoft Windows CE Embedded

When you double-click your CKS file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Windows CE Embedded missing in %%os%%. The typical path of opening your CKS with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: When another CKS application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Microsoft Windows CE Embedded Requires Update

It is possible that your version of Microsoft Windows CE Embedded isn't able to open your Microsoft Windows CE Image Info Data file due to incompatibility. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Windows CE Embedded from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. 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: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the CKS file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening CKS files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Associated Difficulties Loading CKS Files

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Windows CE Embedded will resolve your issue. If you are continuing to have errors with loading CKS files, other external issues might be to blame. Problems unrelated to software:

• File references in the Windows Registry for CKS are wrong
• The CKS file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Corrupt install of Microsoft Windows CE Embedded or other CKS-related program
• File corruption affecting your CKS file
• Past or present virus infection has affected your CKS
• Device drivers for CKS-related hardware are out-of-date
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Microsoft Windows CE Image Info Data files