Tips to open WCM file
Can't open the WCM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WCM files as well as a list of programs that support WCM files.
WCM file extension
The WCM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WCM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WCM file on each system platform.
What is WCM file?
The file with the extension WCM is the Executable Files file type. Executable Files consists of 140 similar files. WordPerfect Macro 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 WCM file. Microsoft Works will apply when it is not possible to use WordPerfect Office.
How to open WCM file?
The most common problem when using WordPerfect Macro is that a specific WCM is not associated with the program. This causes the file WCM to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WCM 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
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that WordPerfect Office is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name WordPerfect Office into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file WCM.
Programs to open WCM file
Remember to download programs supporting WCM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WordPerfect Office with WCM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WCM file still does not use the WordPerfect Office 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the WCM file with the WordPerfect Office program.
Step 3. Update WordPerfect Office to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the WordPerfect Office program, it is possible that WordPerfect Macro requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Corel Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WCM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The WCM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WCM file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our WCM file. Sometimes virus-infected WCM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of WCM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WCM file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WCM 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 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 WCM file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the WCM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WCM file again. However, some background programs may block the WCM file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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