Tips to open WAS file
Can't open the WAS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WAS files as well as a list of programs that support WAS files.
WAS file extension
The WAS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WAS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WAS file on each system platform.
What is WAS file?
The file with the extension WAS is the Developer Files file type. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. ProComm Source Script Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Procomm Plus. This was created by Symantec Corporation.
How to open WAS file?
The most common problem when using ProComm Source Script Format is that a specific WAS is not associated with the program. This causes the file WAS to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WAS 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 Procomm Plus
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Procomm Plus is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Procomm Plus into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WAS files.
Programs to open WAS file
Remember to download programs supporting WAS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Procomm Plus with WAS files
If, despite the installed application, the WAS file does not start in the Procomm Plus 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. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the WAS file with the Procomm Plus program.
Step 3. Update Procomm Plus to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Procomm Plus program with the ProComm Source Script 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 Symantec Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WAS file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The WAS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WAS file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our WAS file. However, remember that not every infected WAS file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of WAS file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WAS files. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WAS files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the WAS file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the WAS file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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