Tips to open VWI file
Can't open the VWI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VWI files as well as a list of programs that support VWI files.
VWI file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft SharePoint Workflow Diagram Format |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The VWI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VWI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VWI file on each system platform.
What is VWI file?
The file in the VWI format belongs to the Text Files category. In addition to this file, the Text Files category includes 440 related files. Microsoft SharePoint Workflow Diagram Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Microsoft SharePoint Workspace to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. The Microsoft Visio programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft SharePoint Workspace program does not fulfill its role.
How to open VWI file?
An often recurring problem with Microsoft SharePoint Workflow Diagram Format is that VWI is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that VWI files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VWI file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Microsoft SharePoint Workspace
The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft SharePoint Workspace program installed. To do this, enter the name Microsoft SharePoint Workspace into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support VWI files.
Programs to open VWI file
Remember to download programs supporting VWI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft SharePoint Workspace with VWI files
If, despite the installed application, the VWI file does not start in the Microsoft SharePoint Workspace application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft SharePoint Workspace application as the default for handling the VWI file.
Step 3. Update Microsoft SharePoint Workspace to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft SharePoint Workspace program with the Microsoft SharePoint Workflow Diagram Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VWI file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The VWI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the VWI file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the VWI file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover VWI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the VWI file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular VWI file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file VWI except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the VWI file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the VWI file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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