Tips to open WDO file

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

WDO file extension

File Name WINDEV Component List Format
File Category Misc Files

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

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What is WDO file?

The WDO file has been categorized as Misc Files. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. WINDEV Component List Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The WinDev application is recommended to open the file. It was released by PC SOFT.

How to open WDO file?

The main problem with WINDEV Component List Format is that the WDO file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file WDO 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 WDO 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. This can be achieved by typing WinDev into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WDO with WinDev. Below is a list of programs that support the file WDO.

Programs to open WDO file

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

Step 2. Create association of WinDev with WDO files

If, despite the installed application, the WDO 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. 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 WDO file with the WinDev program.

Step 3. Update WinDev to the latest version

If, however, after binding WinDev with WINDEV Component List Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the PC SOFT website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WDO file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the WDO file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WDO file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected WDO 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 WDO 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WDO files. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file WDO 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the WDO file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file WDO to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WDO file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.