ABK File Description

Reporter:   |   Updated: December 04, 2018

Microsoft Silver

ABK File Summary

Most ABK files can be viewed with five known software applications, typically Ability Office developed by Ability Plus Software. It's main file type association is the Automatic Backup File format, but also includes two other rarely-seen file types. The ABK File Extension are listed predominantly as Backup Files, while in other circumstances they can be Game Files.

Windows, Mac, and Xbox 360 operating systems can be used to view ABK files. Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. The main ABK 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 ABK files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic ABK file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

Low
Prevalence
3366
Order

/ 11690

Active

State

4

December

2018

Updated

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Kinds of ABK Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Leading ABK Type

.ABK
File Name:.abk
Type:Automatic Backup File

A backup file made by several different programs such as CorelDRAW, PrintMaster Gold, and Office Write. It stores a back up of the current opened project or document. It is used for recovering program data in case the PC crashes, or a file gets corrupted.

Author: Corel
Class:Backup Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.abk

Software Programs That Open The Automatic Backup File:


Ability Office by Ability Plus Software

Windows

Broderbund PrintMaster v7 Platinum by Broderbund

Windows
Mac

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite by Corel

Windows

Other ABK Descriptions

.ABK
File Name:.abk
Type:Need For Speed Underground Audio File

An audio file used by the car racing game; Need for Speed Underground (NFSU). It stores the game speech, music, and other needed sound files. It is used for playing music and sound effects during gameplay.

Author: Electronic Arts
Class:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Need For Speed Underground Audio File Files:


Need for Speed: Underground by Electronic Arts

Compatible with:

Windows
Xbox 360
PlayStation 2
.ABK
File Name:.abk
Type:Arena Opening Book File

A game file used by Arena, a graphical user interface utilized by chess engines. It stores the "opening book" moves that contain opening strategies for an AI player. It can have several predefined moves.

Author: Open Source
Class:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Arena Opening Book File Files:


Arena by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
Linux

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ABK Usage


Top Mobile Device Brands

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)


ABK Troubleshooting


Troubles Opening ABK Files

Ability Office Not Present

Double-clicking your ABK file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open ABK File". If so, it typically means that you don't have Ability Office installed for %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the ABK file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


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


Ability Office is Out-of-Date

Sometimes your installed version of Ability Office won't support your Automatic Backup File file. If you do not have the proper version Ability Office (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 problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your ABK file and clicking "Properties".


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening ABK files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


Other ABK File Opening Causes

Assuming you have the right Ability Office version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening ABK files. If you are still having problems opening ABK files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Other contributing causes:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for ABK are wrong
  • Corruption of the ABK file description inside the Registry
  • Invalid installation of a ABK-associated program (eg. Ability Office)
  • ABK file corruption
  • Malware-tainted ABK file can't be opened
  • ABK-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Windows cannot load your Automatic Backup File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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