Types of PSKCXML Files

Primary PSKCXML File Association

.PSKCXML

File Format:	.pskcxml
File Type:	Portable Symmetric Key Container

Created by:	ActivIdentity, VeriSign, Diversinet
File Category:	Data Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pskcxml

Software Programs That Open The Portable Symmetric Key Container:

Portable Symmetric Key Container by ActivIdentity, VeriSign, Diversinet

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening PSKCXML Files

Common Problems Opening PSKCXML Files

Portable Symmetric Key Container is Not Installed

When you double-click your PSKCXML file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Portable Symmetric Key Container for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

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

Wrong Version of Portable Symmetric Key Container is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Portable Symmetric Key Container file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Portable Symmetric Key Container (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: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of PSKCXML file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

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

Other Causes of PSKCXML File Opening Problems

Although you might already have Portable Symmetric Key Container or another PSKCXML-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Portable Symmetric Key Container files. If you are still having problems opening PSKCXML files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid PSKCXML file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the PSKCXML file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the PSKCXML format
• Your PSKCXML file is corrupted (issues with your Portable Symmetric Key Container file itself)
• Your PSKCXML is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your PSKCXML file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Portable Symmetric Key Container format