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Basic information about CHK file

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

There are 12 file types using the CHK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CHK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CHK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CHK file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CHK file?
  • How to open a CHK file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CHK file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CHK file?
  • How to convert CHK files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CHK file format?


1.Detail information about CHK file extension: Corel WordPerfect Temporary File

File type Corel WordPerfect Temporary File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CHK file is a Corel WordPerfect Temporary File. The chk file extension is associated with Corel WordPerfect, a word processing program, developed by Corel Corporation. Corel Word Perfect is part of Corel Word Perfect Office suite.

The .chk files were used for temporary files in some versions of Corel WordPerfect.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CHK files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect
Corel WordPerfect Office


2.Detail information about CHK file extension: InterCheck Checksum Database

File type InterCheck Checksum Database Category Data Files
Developer Sophos File format N/A
Description CHK file is a InterCheck Checksum Database developed by Sophos.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CHK files

Windows		 Sophos Anti-Virus

macOS
 Sophos Anti-Virus

Linux		 Sophos Anti-Virus


3.Detail information about CHK file extension: Saved File Fragment

File type Saved File Fragment Category Misc Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description CHK file is a Saved File Fragment developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CHK files

Windows		 DIY DataRecovery CHK-Mate
UnCHK
FileCHK


4.Detail information about CHK file extension: StarCraft Chunk File

File type StarCraft Chunk File Category Game Files
Developer Blizzard Entertainment File format N/A
Description CHK file is a StarCraft Chunk File developed by Blizzard Entertainment.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CHK files

Windows		 Blizzard StarCraft

macOS
 Blizzard StarCraft


5.Detail information about CHK file extension: Netgear Router Firmware File

File type Netgear Router Firmware File Category System Files
Developer Netgear File format N/A
Description CHK file is a Netgear Router Firmware File developed by Netgear.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CHK files

Windows		 Any Web browser


6.Detail information about CHK file extension: ScanDisk File Fragment

File type ScanDisk File Fragment Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CHK file is a ScanDisk File Fragment.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CHK files

Windows		 UnCHK
Microsoft ScanDisk
FileCHK
Microsoft Windows


7.Detail information about CHK file extension: SSConvert Multilanguage Video Subtitle Data File

File type SSConvert Multilanguage Video Subtitle Data File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CHK file is a SSConvert Multilanguage Video Subtitle Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CHK files

Windows		 SSConvert


8.Detail information about CHK file extension: EpiData Check File

File type EpiData Check File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CHK file is a EpiData Check File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CHK files

Windows		 EpiData


9.Detail information about CHK file extension: 3D Movie Maker Interface Data File

File type 3D Movie Maker Interface Data File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CHK file is a 3D Movie Maker Interface Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CHK files

Windows		 3D Movie Maker


10.Detail information about CHK file extension: Nvu File

File type Nvu File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CHK file is a Nvu File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CHK files


11.Detail information about CHK file extension: TomTom Navigator Voice Data

File type TomTom Navigator Voice Data Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CHK file is a TomTom Navigator Voice Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CHK files

Windows Mobile		 TomTom Navigator


12.Detail information about CHK file extension: PolySpace Check Results File

File type PolySpace Check Results File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CHK file is a PolySpace Check Results File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CHK files

Windows		 PolySpace Client for C/C++



Can't open a CHK 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.CHK”。

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 CHK extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CHK 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.