AHK File: What is it?

Writer:   |   Revised: November 26, 2018

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AHK File Summary

There is one file type associated with the AHK File Extension, the AutoHotkey Script format. According to our database, only AutoHotkey from Open Source will enable you to view these files. These files can be categorized as Executable Files.

AHK files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows operating system. The main AHK 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 AHK files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic AHK file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

Low
File Type Popularity
471
Position

/ 11690

Active

Status

26

November

2018

Edited

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AHK Types


Principal AHK Type

.AHK
File Format:.ahk
Group:AutoHotkey Script

A script made using the repetitive tasks automation program; AutoHotkey. It is stored in plain text format and has lines of codes that are executable on AutoHotkey.

Developer: Open Source
File Category:Executable Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ahk

Software Programs That Open The AutoHotkey Script:


AutoHotkey by Open Source

Windows

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AHK Popularity


Leading Operating Systems

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)


AHK Troubleshooting


Common Problems Opening AHK Files

Missing AutoHotkey

If you attempt to load your AHK file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open AHK Files". Customarily, this means that AutoHotkey is not installed on %%os%%. The typical path of opening your AHK with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: If you don't have AutoHotkey installed, and you know of another program to open your AHK file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Incorrect AutoHotkey Version

Your AutoHotkey Script file is incompatible with AutoHotkey because you might have the wrong version installed. Installing the latest version of AutoHotkey from Open Source is recommended. 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 AHK file and clicking "Properties".


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


Other Causes of AHK File Opening Problems

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of AutoHotkey will resolve your issue. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening AHKs. These issues include:

  • Windows Registry AHK file paths that are incorrect
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the AHK file inside the Windows Registry
  • Invalid installation of a AHK-associated program (eg. AutoHotkey)
  • The AHK itself is corrupted
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your AHK
  • AHK-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open AutoHotkey Script files

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