LCK File Issues: Why Your PC Won't Open LCK Files

Few things are as frustrating as receiving a file that your computer refuses to open up. Understanding the reason why it won't work is the first step to finding a solution. Here are some of the most common error messages and issues when opening LCK files.

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Common Error Messages

Error Message: The LCK File is Corrupt

The only solution to a corrupt file, is to download a new copy, or to ask the sender to resend the file.

Error Message: Can't Find Software to Open the LCK File

This error is quite easy to solve. Simply right-click on the LCK file and select PageMaker Database, Pegasus Mail Mailbox Lock File, or ACT! Database Locking File from the dropdown list to create a default file type association. In future, it should automatically open in the software you selected.

Common LCK-Related Issues

Issue: You Don't Have PageMaker Database, Pegasus Mail Mailbox Lock File, or ACT! Database Locking File Installed

You can simply download PageMaker Database, Pegasus Mail Mailbox Lock File, or ACT! Database Locking File software. LCK uses PageMaker Database by default, but it is also compatible with Pegasus Mail Mailbox Lock File, and ACT! Database Locking File. If you have PageMaker Database, Pegasus Mail Mailbox Lock File, or ACT! Database Locking File installed, try make make one of these software packages your default file association for the LCK file type extension.

Issue: You Have PageMaker Database, Pegasus Mail Mailbox Lock File, or ACT! Database Locking File Installed, But It's Still Not Working

If you have PageMaker Database, Pegasus Mail Mailbox Lock File, or ACT! Database Locking File installed and you still can't open the file, you should get in touch with the software developers for further assistance. See our chart below for who to contact:

Software Developer
PageMaker Database Adobe Systems Incorporated
Pegasus Mail Mailbox Lock File David Harris
ACT! Database Locking File Best Software CRM Division
Help 2 Lock File Microsoft Corporation
Dreamweaver Lock File Adobe Systems Incorporated
Inventor Locking File Autodesk Inc.
Paradox Lock File Corel
Lock File Unknown
Frontpage-related File Microsoft Corporation

Issue: You Can't Install PageMaker Database, Pegasus Mail Mailbox Lock File, or ACT! Database Locking File

If for some reason you can't or don't want to install PageMaker Database, Pegasus Mail Mailbox Lock File, or ACT! Database Locking File, you could also search online for free software that uses LCK files. But, as a word of caution, please be careful as many free software downloads are infected with malware or bundled with unwanted software.


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