Tips to open WGS file
Can't open the WGS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WGS files as well as a list of programs that support WGS files.
WGS file extension
| File Name |
Walk-Graph Segment Format |
| File Developer |
ChannelAdvisor |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The WGS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WGS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WGS file on each system platform.
What is WGS file?
The file with the extension WGS is the Misc Files file type. The author of this format is ChannelAdvisor. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Walk-Graph Segment Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use RichFX Player to handle this file. This is a program created by eHelp Corporation.
How to open WGS file?
An often recurring problem with Walk-Graph Segment Format is that WGS is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open WGS, 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 WGS 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 RichFX Player
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that RichFX Player is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing RichFX Player into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WGS files.
Programs to open WGS file
Remember to download programs supporting WGS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of RichFX Player with WGS files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WGS file to open in the RichFX Player application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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 select the desired program. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the WGS file with the RichFX Player program.
Step 3. Update RichFX Player to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the RichFX Player program, it is possible that Walk-Graph Segment 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 eHelp Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WGS file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not 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 is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WGS file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WGS or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected WGS 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 WGS 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.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WGS file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use ChannelAdvisor help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WGS 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move WGS to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the WGS file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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