Tips to open WBK file
Can't open the WBK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WBK files as well as a list of programs that support WBK files.
WBK file extension
| File Name |
Word Document Backup |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Backup Files |
The WBK file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WBK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WBK file on each system platform.
What is WBK file?
The file in the WBK format belongs to the Backup Files category. The author of this format is Microsoft. Backup Files consists of 243 similar files. Word Document Backup appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is Microsoft Word. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the WBK file. Microsoft Office will apply when it is not possible to use Microsoft Word.
How to open WBK file?
The most common problem when using Word Document Backup is that a specific WBK is not associated with the program. This causes the file WBK to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WBK 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 Word
In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Word application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Word 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 WBK files.
Programs to open WBK file
Remember to download programs supporting WBK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Word with WBK files
If, despite the installed application, the WBK file does not start in the Microsoft Word application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Word application as the default for handling the WBK file.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Word to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Word program with the Word Document Backup 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 WBK file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The WBK file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WBK 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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WBK file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WBK 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 WBK file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WBK file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file WBK 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move WBK to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WBK file again. However, some background programs may block the WBK file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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