Sorts of PKPASS Files

Principal PKPASS Type

.PKPASS

File Name:	.pkpass
Class:	Passbook Pass File

A file used by the iOS 6 app; Passbook. The application saves boarding passes, loyalty cards, coupons, movie tickets, etc. The file may contain a pass provided by vendors. The files are usually used to track confirmation codes, balances, logins, and other necessary information

Programmer:	Apple
Class:	Uncommon Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pkpass

Software Programs That Open The Passbook Pass File:

Apple Passbook by Apple

iOS

PassWallet by Above Mobile Limited

Android

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Sources of PKPASS Problems

Issues Opening PKPASS Files

Apple Passbook is Not Installed

If you attempt to load your PKPASS file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open PKPASS Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have Apple Passbook installed for - . The typical path of opening your PKPASS with a double-click won't work because - cannot make the program connection.

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

Apple Passbook Requires Update

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Passbook Pass File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Apple Passbook (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 issue mainly occurs when your Passbook Pass File file was created by a newer version of Apple Passbook than you have on your PC.

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

Conclusion: The majority of PKPASS file opening issues are due to not having the correct Apple Passbook version installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening PKPASSs

You can still experience errors opening PKPASS files even with the latest version of Apple Passbook installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of - that are causing these errors when opening PKPASSs. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• PKPASS file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Unintentional removal of the description of the PKPASS file inside the Windows Registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the PKPASS format
• The PKPASS itself is corrupted
• Your PKPASS is infected with malware
• Device drivers for PKPASS-related hardware are out-of-date
• Windows cannot load your Passbook Pass File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)