Tips to open WGF file
Can't open the WGF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WGF files as well as a list of programs that support WGF files.
WGF file extension
| File Name |
Widelands Game Format |
| File Developer |
The Widelands Development Team |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The WGF file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WGF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WGF file on each system platform.
What is WGF file?
The file in the WGF format belongs to the Game Files category. It was designed by The Widelands Development Team. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. Widelands Game Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Widelands to handle this file. This is a program created by Widelands Development Team. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs.
How to open WGF file?
The most common problem when using Widelands Game Format is that a specific WGF is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open WGF, 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 WGF 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 Widelands
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Widelands is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Widelands in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WGF files.
Programs to open WGF file
Remember to download programs supporting WGF files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Widelands with WGF files
If, despite the installed application, the WGF file does not start in the Widelands application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the WGF file with the Widelands application.
Step 3. Update Widelands to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Widelands program, it is possible that Widelands Game Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Widelands Development Team page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WGF file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the WGF file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WGF file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WGF 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 WGF 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WGF files. You can restore the file from a backup or use The Widelands Development Team help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WGF 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 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 WGF file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file WGF to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WGF file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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