Tips to open WDK file

Can't open the WDK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WDK files as well as a list of programs that support WDK files.

WDK file extension

File Name WINDEV Component
File Developer PC SOFT
File Category Developer Files

The WDK file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WDK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WDK file on each system platform.

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What is WDK file?

The file with the extension WDK is the Developer Files file type. The author of this format is PC SOFT. Developer Files consists of 1205 similar files. WINDEV Component is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The WinDev application is recommended to open the file. It was released by PC SOFT.

How to open WDK file?

The main problem with WINDEV Component is that the WDK file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open WDK, 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 WDK 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

In this case, you should first verify that the WinDev application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name WinDev in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WDK with WinDev. Below you will find a list of applications that support WDK files.

Programs to open WDK file

Remember to download programs supporting WDK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of WinDev with WDK files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WDK file still does not use the WinDev 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. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the WDK file with the WinDev application.

Step 3. Update WinDev to the latest version

If, despite the association of the WinDev program with the WINDEV Component file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the PC SOFT page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WDK 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 suggests truncating the WDK file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WDK file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WDK files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the WDK files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WDK files. You can restore the file from a backup or use PC SOFT help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WDK files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. It is best to move WDK to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the WDK file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WDK file again. However, some background programs may block the WDK file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.