Tips to open WDI file
Can't open the WDI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WDI files as well as a list of programs that support WDI files.
WDI file extension
| File Name |
WINDEV Component Description |
| File Developer |
PC SOFT |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The WDI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WDI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WDI file on each system platform.
What is WDI file?
The file with the extension WDI is the Developer Files file type. The author of this format is PC SOFT. Developer Files consists of 1205 similar files. WINDEV Component Description is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use WinDev to handle this file. This is a program created by PC SOFT.
How to open WDI file?
The main problem with WINDEV Component Description is that the WDI file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file WDI to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WDI 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 WinDev
The first step is to check if the computer has the WinDev program installed. This can be achieved by typing WinDev into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WDI files.
Programs to open WDI file
Remember to download programs supporting WDI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WinDev with WDI files
If, despite the installed application, the WDI file does not start in the WinDev application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the WinDev application as the default for handling the WDI file.
Step 3. Update WinDev to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the WinDev program, it is possible that WINDEV Component Description requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the PC SOFT website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WDI file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The WDI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to WDI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our WDI file. However, remember that not every infected WDI file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of WDI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 option of recovering data from damaged WDI files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact PC SOFT
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file WDI 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. It is best to move WDI to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WDI file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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