Tips to open WCH file
Can't open the WCH file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WCH files as well as a list of programs that support WCH files.
WCH file extension
| File Name |
Corel WordPerfect Macro Facility |
| File Developer |
Corel Corporation |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The WCH file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WCH files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WCH file on each system platform.
What is WCH file?
The file in the WCH format belongs to the Misc Files category. The author of this format is Corel Corporation. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Corel WordPerfect Macro Facility is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use WordPerfect Office to handle this file. This is a program created by Corel Corporation. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the WCH file.
How to open WCH file?
The most common problem when using Corel WordPerfect Macro Facility is that a specific WCH is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that WCH files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WCH 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 WordPerfect Office
In this case, you should first verify that the WordPerfect Office application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name WordPerfect Office into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WCH files.
Programs to open WCH file
Remember to download programs supporting WCH files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WordPerfect Office with WCH files
If, despite the installed application, the WCH file does not start in the WordPerfect Office application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the WordPerfect Office application as the default for handling the WCH file.
Step 3. Update WordPerfect Office to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the WordPerfect Office program, it is possible that Corel WordPerfect Macro Facility 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 Corel Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WCH 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 WCH file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the WCH file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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 WCH file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected WCH 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 WCH 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular WCH file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Corel Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file WCH 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the WCH file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the WCH file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the WCH file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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