Known SLK Files

Main SLK Affiliation

.SLK

File Format:	.slk
File Type:	Symbolic Link File

A file format by Microsoft for transferring data between spreadsheet programs and other databases. It has lines if text determined by semi-colons which specify a cell column, row, the formatting and the content. It is saved in ANSI text format.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
File Category:	Data Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.slk

Software Programs That Open The Symbolic Link File:

Microsoft Excel by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Corel Quattro Pro by Corel

Windows

Additional SLK Files

.SLK

File Format:	.slk
File Type:	Timeslips Lock File

The file saves some data utilized by Timeslips.

Company:	Sage
File Category:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Timeslips Lock File Files:

Timeslips by Sage

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

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Troubleshoot SLK Files

Common Problems Opening SLK Files

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When you double-click your SLK file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft Excel isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your SLK because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your SLK, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Microsoft Excel Requires Update

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Excel installed that's incompatible with your Symbolic Link File type. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Excel installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Most of the time your Symbolic Link File file was created by a newer Microsoft Excel than what you have installed.

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

Primarily, problems experienced when opening SLK files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Excel installed on your computer.

Other SLK File Issues

Assuming you have the right Microsoft Excel version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening SLK files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening SLKs. Problems unrelated to software:

• File references in the Windows Registry for SLK are wrong
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry SLK description
• Corrupt install of Microsoft Excel or other SLK-related program
• Your SLK file is corrupted (issues with your Symbolic Link File file itself)
• The SLK is infected with a virus
• Hardware associated with SLK has outdated drivers
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Symbolic Link File format