File extension CHKN
| File type | IMVU Create Mode Temporary |
| Developer | IMVU, Inc. |
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What is a CHKN file?
CHKN is temporary file used by jest IMVU software, available for Mac and Windows systems. CHKN files store data and resources necessary for IMVU to function properly. CHKN files are automatically deleted after IMVU avatar creation process is complete.
Some disk cleaning applications may designate CHKN files as dispensable. Deleting CHKN files should be relatively safe and have no impact on IMVU stability, yet caution is advised.
Program(s) that can open the .CHKN file
Windows
How to open CHKN files
If you cannot open the CHKN file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports CHKN among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the CHKN file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the CHKN format files
The inability to open and operate the CHKN file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the IMVU Create Mode Temporary file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a CHKN file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the CHKN file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the CHKN from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the CHKN format
- The CHKN file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the CHKN file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a CHKN file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the CHKN file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the CHKN file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the CHKN file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 07/03/2022
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.CHKN) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected CHKN file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the CHKN file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. CHKN) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.