Tips to open W5S file
Can't open the W5S file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open W5S files as well as a list of programs that support W5S files.
W5S file extension
| File Name |
Winamp CDDB Database |
| File Developer |
Nullsoft, Inc. |
| File Category |
Database Files |
The W5S file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the W5S files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the W5S file on each system platform.
What is W5S file?
The file in the W5S format belongs to the Database Files category. The author of this format is Nullsoft, Inc.. Database Files consists of 403 similar files. Winamp CDDB Database 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. The main program that supports this format is Winamp. This was created by Radionomy.
How to open W5S file?
The main problem with Winamp CDDB Database is that the W5S file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open W5S, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the W5S 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 Winamp
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Winamp is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Winamp in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file W5S with Winamp. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open W5S files.
Programs to open W5S file
Remember to download programs supporting W5S files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Winamp with W5S files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the W5S file to open in the Winamp application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the W5S file with the Winamp program.
Step 3. Update Winamp to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Winamp program with the Winamp CDDB Database file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Radionomy page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the W5S file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the W5S file contents when downloading or copying. 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 virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the W5S file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected W5S files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the W5S file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular W5S file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Nullsoft, Inc.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted W5S files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the W5S file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. 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 you have to wait for the session to the file W5S to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the W5S file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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