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Basic information about D4NK file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension D4NK（*.D4NK or *.d4nk）, 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 D4NK file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the D4NK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the D4NK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support D4NK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the D4NK file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the D4NK file?
  • How to open a D4NK file?
  • What programs do I need to open a D4NK file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a D4NK file?
  • How to convert D4NK files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to D4NK file format?


1.Detail information about D4NK file extension: PyL33T Ransomware Affected File

File type PyL33T Ransomware Affected File Category Malicious Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description D4NK file is a PyL33T Ransomware Affected File. File extension d4nk is mainly related to a ransomware that appeared in late February 2017 and was labeled as PyL33T. Much like other ransomware it encrypts users files and renames the suffix. Looks like the ransomware was written in Python.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert D4NK files



Can't open a D4NK 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.D4NK”。

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 D4NK extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support D4NK 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 D4NK 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 D4NK file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a D4NK 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 D4NK file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the D4NK file is damaged.
  • Whether the D4NK file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the D4NK file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the D4NK file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the D4NK file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a D4NK file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a D4NK file.

If the D4NK 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.