Tips to open WA~ file
Can't open the WA~ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WA~ files as well as a list of programs that support WA~ files.
WA~ file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Address Book |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The WA~ file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WA~ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WA~ file on each system platform.
What is WA~ file?
The file with the extension WA~ is the Archive Files file type. Archive Files consists of 619 similar files. Microsoft Address Book appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Microsoft Outlook Express application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. Microsoft Outlook will apply when it is not possible to use Microsoft Outlook Express.
How to open WA~ file?
The main problem with Microsoft Address Book is that the WA~ file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open WA~, 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 WA~ 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 Outlook Express
The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Outlook Express program installed. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Outlook Express into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WA~ with Microsoft Outlook Express. Below you will find a list of applications that support WA~ files.
Programs to open WA~ file
Remember to download programs supporting WA~ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Outlook Express with WA~ files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WA~ file still does not use the Microsoft Outlook Express 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 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Outlook Express application as the default for handling the WA~ file.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Outlook Express to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Outlook Express program, it is possible that Microsoft Address Book requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WA~ file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WA~ file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WA~ or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected WA~ files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the WA~ 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 this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WA~ file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WA~ 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the WA~ file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the WA~ file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file WA~ to close. However, some background programs may block the WA~ file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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