PKP File: What is it?

Writer:   |   Amended: December 05, 2018

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PKP File Summary

The PKP File Extension has two different file types (mostly seen as the Visual Studio Packaging Project format) and can be opened with two distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Visual Studio software). The PKP File Extension are listed predominantly as Developer Files, while in other circumstances they can be Plugin Files.

File Extension PKP files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. The main PKP file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

If you would like to learn more about PKP files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic PKP file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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Varieties of PKP Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Chief PKP Description

.PKP
File Ext:.pkp
Class:Visual Studio Packaging Project

Packaging project file created by Visual Studio, an integrated development tool used to create applications.

Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Group:Developer Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pkp

Software Programs That Open The Visual Studio Packaging Project:


Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Other PKP Descriptions

.PKP
File Ext:.pkp
Class:Privacy Killer Plug-in Manager Data

Plug-in file used by Privacy Killer, an application that cleans and protects your privacy by removing unused files from your computer. This format is obsolete and no longer supported.

Organization: SelinSoft
Group:Plugin Files

Software Programs That Open Privacy Killer Plug-in Manager Data Files:


Privacy Killer by SelinSoft

Compatible with:

Windows

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PKP Demand


File Extension Device Breakdown (desktop / mobile / tablet)

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening PKP Files


Common PKP Opening Problems

Microsoft Visual Studio Not Present

You attempt to load your PKP file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The PKP File Extension". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Visual Studio installed for %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the PKP file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: Another PKP-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Microsoft Visual Studio Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Visual Studio won't support your Visual Studio Packaging Project file. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Visual Studio (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This issue mainly occurs when your Visual Studio Packaging Project file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Visual Studio than you have on your PC.


Tip: Right-clicking on your PKP, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Conclusion: The majority of PKP file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Visual Studio version installed.


Other PKP File Opening Causes

You can still experience errors opening PKP files even with the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed on your PC. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening PKP files. Other contributing causes:

  • PKP file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the PKP file inside the Windows Registry
  • Partial installation of Microsoft Visual Studio that did not fully complete
  • Your PKP can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your PKP
  • Device drivers for PKP-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Visual Studio Packaging Project file successfully

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