Tips to open WCD file
Can't open the WCD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WCD files as well as a list of programs that support WCD files.
WCD file extension
| File Name |
Works Calendar Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The WCD file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WCD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WCD file on each system platform.
What is WCD file?
The file with the extension WCD is the Data Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. Works Calendar Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Microsoft Works to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. You can use WordPerfect Office in case Microsoft Works cannot be used.
How to open WCD file?
An often recurring problem with Works Calendar Format is that WCD is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open WCD, 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 WCD 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 Works
The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Works program installed. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Works into the 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 WCD files.
Programs to open WCD file
Remember to download programs supporting WCD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Works with WCD files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WCD file still does not use the Microsoft Works program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 Works application as the default for handling the WCD file.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Works to the latest version
If, however, after binding Microsoft Works with Works Calendar Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. 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 WCD 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. Usually this applies to WCD files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. 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 WCD file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WCD 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 WCD file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WCD files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file WCD 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the WCD file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. 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 WCD to close. However, some background programs may block the WCD file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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