File Extension Library


.SNK File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Encoded Files

What are .SNK files and how to open them?

Can't open .SNK 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 .SNK file.

What is a .SNK file extension?

.SNK file extension is created by Microsoft. .SNK has been classified as Encoded Files.

.SNK is Strong Name Key File

Software key file created by Strong Name Tool (Sn.exe), a cryptographic program included with Microsoft's .NET framework; contains a public key and private key pair; used to digitally sign and authenticate an application.

The compiler uses the private key in the SNK file along with the assembly's contents to sign the application. A single SNK file may be used by multiple applications developed by the same company.

List of all softwares that can open the Strong Name Key File
Windows
Microsoft Strong Name Tool
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017

How to fix problems with .SNK files

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