Tips to open WG1 file
Can't open the WG1 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WG1 files as well as a list of programs that support WG1 files.
WG1 file extension
The WG1 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WG1 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WG1 file on each system platform.
What is WG1 file?
The file in the WG1 format belongs to the Spreadsheet Files category. The creator of this file is IBM. In addition to this file, the Spreadsheet Files category includes 100 related files. Lotus 1-2-3 Worksheet is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use Lotus 1-2-3 to handle this file. This is a program created by IBM.
How to open WG1 file?
The most common problem when using Lotus 1-2-3 Worksheet is that a specific WG1 is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that WG1 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WG1 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 Lotus 1-2-3
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Lotus 1-2-3 is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Lotus 1-2-3 in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WG1 with Lotus 1-2-3. Below you will find a list of applications that support WG1 files.
Programs to open WG1 file
Remember to download programs supporting WG1 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Lotus 1-2-3 with WG1 files
If, despite the installed application, the WG1 file does not start in the Lotus 1-2-3 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 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the WG1 file with the Lotus 1-2-3 program.
Step 3. Update Lotus 1-2-3 to the latest version
If, however, after binding Lotus 1-2-3 with Lotus 1-2-3 Worksheet there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the IBM website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WG1 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 WG1 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the WG1 file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WG1 or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WG1 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 WG1 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WG1 files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact IBM
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WG1 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the WG1 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the WG1 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WG1 file again. However, some background programs may block the WG1 file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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