Understanding WNK Issues
Typical WNK Opening Challenges
Wink Removed
Double-clicking your WNK file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open WNK File". Usually, this is because you do not have Wink for %%os%% installed. Your operating system cannot associate your WNK with Wink, so double-clicking the file won't work.
Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your WNK, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").
Wrong Version of Wink is Installed
Your Wink Presentation file is incompatible with Wink because you might have the wrong version installed. Installing the latest version of Wink from Satish Kumar is recommended. This problem is predominately due to having a Wink Presentation file version that was created by a newer version of Wink than what you have installed on your PC.
Tip: Right-clicking on your WNK, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.
Conclusion: The majority of WNK file opening issues are due to not having the correct Wink version installed.
Associated Difficulties Loading WNK Files
Although you might already have Wink or another WNK-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Wink Presentation files. If you're still experiencing problems opening WNK files, there could be other computer problems. Problems unrelated to software:
- File references in the Windows Registry for WNK are wrong
- Unintentional removal of the description of the WNK file inside the Windows Registry
- Corrupt install of Wink or other WNK-related program
- Your WNK can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
- Your WNK is infected with malware
- WNK-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
- Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Wink Presentation file successfully
Quiz: Which file extension is an archive file?
That's Correct!
A SIT file was created by Smith Micro Systems for use with the Macintosh operating system. Now, it is considered "cross-platform", working on multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Android, iOS, and others.
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A SIT file was created by Smith Micro Systems for use with the Macintosh operating system. Now, it is considered "cross-platform", working on multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Android, iOS, and others.