Tips to open WG2 file
Can't open the WG2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WG2 files as well as a list of programs that support WG2 files.
WG2 file extension
| File Name |
Lotus 1-2-3 For OS/2 Worksheet |
| File Developer |
IBM |
| File Category |
Spreadsheet Files |
The WG2 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WG2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WG2 file on each system platform.
What is WG2 file?
The WG2 file has been categorized as Spreadsheet Files. The creator of this file is IBM. Spreadsheet Files consists of 100 similar files. Lotus 1-2-3 For OS/2 Worksheet appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Lotus 1-2-3 to handle this file. This is a program created by IBM.
How to open WG2 file?
The main problem with Lotus 1-2-3 For OS/2 Worksheet is that the WG2 file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file WG2 to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WG2 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
The first step is to check if the computer has the Lotus 1-2-3 program installed. To do this, enter the name Lotus 1-2-3 into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file WG2.
Programs to open WG2 file
Remember to download programs supporting WG2 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 WG2 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WG2 file to open in the Lotus 1-2-3 application, but you can set it manually. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Lotus 1-2-3 application as the default for handling the WG2 file.
Step 3. Update Lotus 1-2-3 to the latest version
If, however, after binding Lotus 1-2-3 with Lotus 1-2-3 For OS/2 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 WG2 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to WG2 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WG2 or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected WG2 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of WG2 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WG2 file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting IBM, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WG2 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the WG2 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects 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 it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WG2 file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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