What is the SILK File Extension?

Author:   |   Updated: December 03, 2018

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SILK File Summary

The SILK File Extension has one primary file type, Microsoft Excel Symbolic Link Format format, and can be opened with four distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Excel software). The SILK File Extension are listed predominantly as Spreadsheet Files.

We have found SILK files on the Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. The SILK File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

Interested to learn more about the SILK File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens SILK files, and other troubleshooting tips.

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2018

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Kinds of SILK Files


Dominant SILK File Type

.SILK
File Name:.silk
Group:Microsoft Excel Symbolic Link Format

The file extension is related to Microsoft Excel spreadsheet editor. It is a variant of the SLK extension.

Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Function:Spreadsheet Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.silk

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Excel Symbolic Link Format:


Microsoft Excel by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

Microsoft Works by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac

Apache OpenOffice Calc by Apache Software Foundation

Windows
Mac
Linux

Corel Quattro Pro by Corel

Windows

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SILK Requests


Operating System Rank

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Troubleshoot SILK Files


Typical SILK Opening Challenges

Microsoft Excel is Not Installed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open SILK Files" when trying to open your SILK. When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Excel missing in %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your SILK because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


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


Microsoft Excel is Out-of-Date

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Excel installed that's incompatible with your Microsoft Excel Symbolic Link Format type. Download the latest Microsoft Excel version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. The primary cause of this problem is that your Microsoft Excel Symbolic Link Format file was created by a different (newer) version of Microsoft Excel than what's installed.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the SILK file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Regardless, most of the SILK file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Microsoft Excel installed.


Other Causes of SILK File Opening Problems

Errors opening Microsoft Excel Symbolic Link Format files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft Excel software installed on your computer. If you are still having problems opening SILK files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for SILK
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry SILK description
  • Partial installation of Microsoft Excel that did not fully complete
  • The SILK itself is corrupted
  • Your SILK has adversely impacted by malware
  • Drivers associated with SILK software need to be updated
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Microsoft Excel Symbolic Link Format files

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