Kinds of NICK Files

Dominant NICK File Type

.NICK

File Name:	.nick
Type:	Microsoft Outlook Nickname File

The NICK file extension is mainly related to Microsoft Outlook, a tool for personal information management. The NICK file acts a storage for an Outlook user's nickname. The file was mostly used by early versions of the Outlook program.

Author:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Uncommon Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.nick

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Outlook Nickname File:

Microsoft Outlook by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Microsoft Office by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

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Sources of NICK Problems

Troubles Opening NICK Files

Microsoft Outlook is Not Installed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open NICK Files" when trying to open your NICK. Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Outlook for %%os%% installed. You won't be able to double-click to open your NICK because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: If you don't have Microsoft Outlook installed, and you know of another program to open your NICK file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Incorrect Microsoft Outlook Version

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Outlook won't support your Microsoft Outlook Nickname File file. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Outlook installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This issue mainly occurs when your Microsoft Outlook Nickname File file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Outlook than you have on your PC.

Tip: If you right-click on your NICK file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Outlook version on your computer can cause problems opening NICK files.

Other Causes of NICK File Opening Problems

Assuming you have the right Microsoft Outlook version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening NICK files. Other NICK opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Issues that aren't software-related:

• Invalid NICK file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the NICK file in the Windows registry
• Microsoft Outlook or another NICK application experienced a flawed installation
• File corruption affecting your NICK file
• Your NICK has adversely impacted by malware
• Drivers associated with NICK software need to be updated
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Microsoft Outlook Nickname File file