File Extension Library


.ABK File Extension

  • Category: Backup Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .ABK files and how to open them?

Can't open .ABK file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .ABK file.

What is a .ABK file extension?

.ABK file extension has been classified as Backup Files. The format of .ABK file is Binary

.ABK is Automatic Backup File

Backup file created by various programs, including CorelDRAW, Ability Office Write, and PrintMaster Gold; contains a backup of the a currently opened document or project; used to recover program data in the event of a computer crash or file corruption.

NOTE: ABK files typically are not meant to be opened directly. Typically, the program that created them will guide users in the process of recovering any lost data.

List of all softwares that can open the Automatic Backup File
Windows
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2018
Broderbund PrintMaster v8 Platinum
File Type 2 Arena Opening Book File
Developer by: Martin Blume Category: Game Files Format: Binary

File used by Arena, a freeware graphical user interface used by chess engines; contains "opening book" moves, which store opening strategies for an artificial intelligence player; may contain millions of predefined moves.

ABK files are used to reduce the computational expense of determining optimal strategies for the first several moves of a chess game.

File Type 3 Need for Speed Underground Audio File
Developer by: Electronic Arts Category: Game Files Format: Binary

Audio File used by Need for Speed Underground (NFSU), a car racing game; contains game speech, music, and other sound files; used to play sound effects and music during gameplay.

List of all softwares that can open the Need for Speed Underground Audio File
Windows
Electronic Arts Need for Speed: Underground

How to fix problems with .ABK files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .ABK files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .ABK file format
  2. You need to check the .ABK file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)