What is the SKV File Extension?

Researcher:   |   Updated: November 26, 2018

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SKV File Summary

File Extension SKV has two unique file types (with the primary being the Semicolon Separated Values File format) and is mostly associated with Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Corporation) and three other software programs. These files can be categorized as Data Files.

The SKV File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. SKV files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

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

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2018

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SKV Types

  2 known file types use this extension

Dominant SKV File Type

.SKV
File ID:.skv
Category:Semicolon Separated Values File

An SKV file is a data format that stores data separated by semicolons. It is similar in theory to CSV files but uses semicolons instead of commas. SKV files can also be imported into various spreadsheet programs, which organize the data into rows and columns.

Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:Data Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.skv

Software Programs That Open The Semicolon Separated Values File:


Microsoft Excel by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

Apache OpenOffice by Apache Software Foundation

Windows
Mac
Android
Linux

Active Directory Tools by DoveStones Software

Windows

Secondary SKV Associations

.SKV
File ID:.skv
Category:XLANG Schedule Drawing File

AN SKV file is a drawing file created with BizTalk Orchestration Designer of Microsoft.

Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open XLANG Schedule Drawing File Files:


Microsoft BizTalk Orchestration Designer by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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SKV Usage


Top Web Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


SKV Troubleshooting


Issues Opening SKV Files

Microsoft Excel Disappeared

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


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


Obsolete Version of Microsoft Excel

It is possible that your version of Microsoft Excel isn't able to open your Semicolon Separated Values File file due to incompatibility. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Excel installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Most of the time your Semicolon Separated Values File file was created by a newer Microsoft Excel than what you have installed.


Tip: Investigate your SKV file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening SKV files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Excel installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening SKVs

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Excel installed, you can still experience difficulties opening SKVs. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening SKVs. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • SKV file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry SKV description
  • Microsoft Excel or another SKV application experienced a flawed installation
  • Something has caused file corruption of your SKV
  • Your SKV is infected with malware
  • SKV-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Semicolon Separated Values File format

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