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Basic information about LKR file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension LKR（*.LKR or *.lkr）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the LKR file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the LKR file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the LKR file with their brief description and a list of programs that support LKR file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the LKR file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the LKR file?
  • How to open a LKR file?
  • What programs do I need to open a LKR file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a LKR file?
  • How to convert LKR files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to LKR file format?


1.Detail information about LKR file extension: MPLAB Linker

File type MPLAB Linker Category Misc Files
Developer Microchip Technology Inc. File format N/A
Description LKR file is a MPLAB Linker developed by Microchip Technology Inc.. Full format name of files that use LKR extension is MPLAB Linker. MPLAB Linker format was developed by Microchip Technology Inc.. LKR files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with LKR extension are categorized as Various Files files. The Various Files subset comprises 3591 various file formats. The most popular software that supports LKR files is MPLAB C Compiler. On the official website of Microchip Technology Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theMPLAB C Compiler software, but also about LKR and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LKR files

Windows		 MPLAB C Compiler



Can't open a LKR file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.LKR”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the LKR extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support LKR file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of LKR files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a LKR file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a LKR file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a LKR file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the LKR file is damaged.
  • Whether the LKR file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the LKR file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the LKR file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the LKR file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a LKR file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a LKR file.

If the LKR file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.