How to Get Back a Deleted .FKY File Due to System or User Mistakes

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .FKY file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

How to Get Back a Deleted .FKY File Due to System or User Mistakes

What is a .FKY file?

An FKY file contains a macro created by Visual FoxPro, a database management program for Windows. It stores information, which includes the macro name, length, and keystrokes, used to automate commands in Visual FoxPro.

What Are Common Causes of ".FKY" Files Lost or Failure?

There can be several common causes of ".FKY" files being lost or experiencing failure:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may unintentionally delete ".FKY" files while organizing or cleaning up their computer's storage.
  2. Software or hardware issues: Issues with the software or hardware on the computer can lead to ".FKY" file loss or failure. This can include system crashes, power outages, or software conflicts.
  3. Virus or malware attacks: Malicious software can corrupt or delete ".FKY" files as part of its destructive activities.
  4. File system corruption: Corruption in the computer's file system can result in the loss or failure of ".FKY" files. This can be caused by improper system shutdowns, disk errors, or other system malfunctions.
  5. Human error: Users may accidentally overwrite or modify ".FKY" files, leading to their loss or failure. This can occur when editing or saving files without creating backups.
  6. Hardware failure: Hard drive failures, disk errors, or other hardware issues can result in the loss or corruption of ".FKY" files.
  7. Software or application updates: Updating or upgrading software or applications on the computer can sometimes cause compatibility issues, leading to the loss or failure of ".FKY" files.
  8. File transfer errors: Errors during file transfers, such as interrupted downloads or network issues, can cause ".FKY" files to become corrupted or lost.

It is important to regularly back up important files, including ".FKY" files, to prevent permanent loss in case of any of these common causes.

How to recover lost ".FKY" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".FKY" file may be deleted.

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By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".FKY" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".FKY" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".FKY" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

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Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

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  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".FKY" files, and select analysis type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Analysis Type
  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Files that Can be Restored
  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Deep Scan
  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

    File Recovery Software - Files List for Recovery
  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

    Saving recovered files in Hetman Partition Recovery

How to open file with ".FKY" extension?

Looking for how to open a stereo foxPro Macro image file file?

Programs that open ".FKY" files

Windows
Microsoft Visual FoxPro Microsoft Visual FoxPro

Additional Information

  • File type: FoxPro Macro

  • File extension: .FKY

  • Developer: Microsoft

  • Category: Executable Files

  • Format: N/A

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Vladimir Artiukh

Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

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Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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Questions and answers

  • What are the different file formats commonly associated with .FKY files?

    The .FKY file extension is not commonly associated with any specific file formats. It is not a widely recognized or standardized file extension. It is possible that .FKY files are used by a specific software or application that is not well-known or widely used. Without more information about the context or the software associated with these files, it is difficult to determine the specific file formats commonly associated with .FKY files.

  • How can I convert a file in .FKY format to a more widely supported format?

    To convert a file in .FKY format to a more widely supported format, you can follow these general steps:

    1. Identify the format you want to convert the .FKY file to. Commonly used formats include .CSV, .XLSX, .TXT, etc. Choose the format based on your specific requirements.
    2. Check if there are any existing tools or software that can directly convert .FKY files to your desired format. Search online or consult the documentation of the software that created the .FKY file.
    3. If there are no direct conversion options available, you can try the following alternative methods:

    a. Open the .FKY file in its native software or application (if available). Explore the software's export or save options to see if it supports any other formats. If so, choose the desired format and save the file accordingly.

    b. If the .FKY file is a text-based format, you can try opening it with a text editor (e.g., Notepad, Sublime Text, etc.). Copy the content and paste it into a new file of the desired format. Save the new file with the appropriate file extension.

    c. If the .FKY file contains structured data, you might need to use a programming language or a scripting tool to extract and convert the data. For example, you can use Python with libraries like pandas or csv to read the .FKY file and export it to a different format.

    If none of the above methods work or you encounter difficulties, you can seek assistance from the software provider or the community associated with the .FKY file format. They might be able to provide guidance or specific tools for conversion.

    Remember to always make a backup copy of your original .FKY file before attempting any conversions, as the process may alter or delete the data.

  • Are there any specific software applications or tools that are required to open and work with .FKY files?

    There is no specific software application or tool that is commonly associated with .FKY files. The file extension ".FKY" is not widely recognized, and it is possible that it is a proprietary file format specific to a certain software or system. To determine the appropriate software to open and work with .FKY files, you may need to identify the source or origin of the files and consult the documentation or support resources provided by the associated software or system.

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