Tips to open WAX file
Can't open the WAX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WAX files as well as a list of programs that support WAX files.
WAX file extension
| File Name |
Windows Media Audio Redirect |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The WAX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WAX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WAX file on each system platform.
What is WAX file?
The file with the extension WAX is the Audio Files file type. It was designed by Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. Windows Media Audio Redirect is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Windows Media Player to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. The KMPlayer programs will also handle the file when the Windows Media Player program does not fulfill its role.
How to open WAX file?
An often recurring problem with Windows Media Audio Redirect is that WAX is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open WAX, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WAX 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 Windows Media Player
In this case, you should first verify that the Windows Media Player application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Windows Media Player into the operating 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 WAX files.
Programs to open WAX file
Remember to download programs supporting WAX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Windows Media Player with WAX files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WAX file still does not use the Windows Media Player program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the WAX file with the Windows Media Player application.
Step 3. Update Windows Media Player to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Windows Media Player program with the Windows Media Audio Redirect 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 WAX file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The WAX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the WAX file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our WAX file. However, remember that not every infected WAX file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the WAX 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WAX files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WAX files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 WAX file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file WAX to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WAX file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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