Tips to open WER file
Can't open the WER file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WER files as well as a list of programs that support WER files.
WER file extension
| File Name |
Windows Error Report |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
System Files |
The WER file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WER files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WER file on each system platform.
What is WER file?
The WER file has been categorized as System Files. The author of this format is Microsoft. System Files consists of 323 similar files. Windows Error Report 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. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the WER file. You can use Microsoft Windows in case Microsoft Winqual cannot be used.
How to open WER file?
The most common problem when using Windows Error Report is that a specific WER is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open WER, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WER 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 Microsoft Winqual
The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Winqual program installed. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Winqual into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support WER files.
Programs to open WER file
Remember to download programs supporting WER files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Winqual with WER files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WER file still does not use the Microsoft Winqual 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 WER file with the Microsoft Winqual program.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Winqual to the latest version
If, however, after binding Microsoft Winqual with Windows Error Report there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WER 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the WER file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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 WER file. However, remember that not every infected WER 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 WER files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WER files.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WER 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 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 WER file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WER file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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