Tips to open WCX file
Can't open the WCX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WCX files as well as a list of programs that support WCX files.
WCX file extension
| File Name |
Total Commander Plug-in |
| File Developer |
Ghisler Software GmbH |
| File Category |
Plugin Files |
The WCX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WCX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WCX file on each system platform.
What is WCX file?
The file in the WCX format belongs to the Plugin Files category. The author of this format is Ghisler Software GmbH. Additionally, the Plugin Files category contains 179 of other files. Total Commander Plug-in 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 Total Commander to handle this file. This is a program created by Ghisler Software GmbH.
How to open WCX file?
The most common problem when using Total Commander Plug-in is that a specific WCX is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that WCX files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WCX 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 Total Commander
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Total Commander is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Total Commander 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 WCX with Total Commander. Below is a list of programs that support the file WCX.
Programs to open WCX file
Remember to download programs supporting WCX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Total Commander with WCX files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WCX file still does not use the Total Commander program, it means no 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the WCX file with the Total Commander program.
Step 3. Update Total Commander to the latest version
If, however, after binding Total Commander with Total Commander Plug-in there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Ghisler Software GmbH website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WCX 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WCX file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WCX file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected WCX file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the WCX files changes over time. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WCX file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Ghisler Software GmbH
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WCX 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. Copying the WCX file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the WCX file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file WCX to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WCX file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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