Tips to open WFM file
Can't open the WFM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WFM files as well as a list of programs that support WFM files.
WFM file extension
| File Name |
Tektronix Waveform Data Format |
| File Developer |
Tektronix |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The WFM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WFM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WFM file on each system platform.
What is WFM file?
The file in the WFM format belongs to the Data Files category. The author of this format is Tektronix. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. Tektronix Waveform Data Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use WaveStar to handle this file. This is a program created by Tektronix, Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. The dBASE, WFM Converter programs will also handle the file when the WaveStar program does not fulfill its role.
How to open WFM file?
An often recurring problem with Tektronix Waveform Data Format is that WFM is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file WFM to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WFM 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 WaveStar
The first step is to check if the computer has the WaveStar program installed. To do this, enter the name WaveStar 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 WFM with WaveStar. Below you will find a list of applications that support WFM files.
Programs to open WFM file
Remember to download programs supporting WFM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WaveStar with WFM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WFM file still does not use the WaveStar 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 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 set the program to handle this type. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the WFM file with the WaveStar application.
Step 3. Update WaveStar to the latest version
If, however, after binding WaveStar with Tektronix Waveform Data Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Tektronix, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WFM file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The WFM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WFM 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 WFM file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected WFM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the WFM file. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WFM file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Tektronix
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WFM files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the WFM file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file WFM to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WFM file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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