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Basic information about SIK file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SIK（*.SIK or *.sik）, 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 SIK file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about SIK file extension: Microsoft Word Backup

File type Microsoft Word Backup Category Backup Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description SIK file is a Microsoft Word Backup developed by Microsoft Corporation. Full format name of files that use SIK extension is Microsoft Word Backup. Microsoft Corporation defined the Microsoft Word Backup format standard. SIK file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with SIK extension are categorized as Archive Files files. The Archive Files subset comprises 619 various file formats. Microsoft Word is by far the most used program for working with SIK files. Microsoft Word software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about SIK files or the Microsoft Word software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SIK files

Windows		 Microsoft Word



Can't open a SIK 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.SIK”。

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 SIK extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SIK 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 SIK 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 SIK file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SIK 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 SIK file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the SIK 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.