Tips to open WIS file
Can't open the WIS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WIS files as well as a list of programs that support WIS files.
WIS file extension
| File Name |
InstallShield Install Help |
| File Developer |
Flexera Software, Inc. |
| File Category |
Document Files |
The WIS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WIS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WIS file on each system platform.
What is WIS file?
The file in the WIS format belongs to the Document Files category. It was designed by Flexera Software, Inc.. Document Files consists of 574 similar files. InstallShield Install Help 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 InstallShield to handle this file. This is a program created by Flexera Software, Inc..
How to open WIS file?
An often recurring problem with InstallShield Install Help is that WIS is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file WIS 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 WIS 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 InstallShield
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that InstallShield is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing InstallShield into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support WIS files.
Programs to open WIS file
Remember to download programs supporting WIS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of InstallShield with WIS files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WIS file to open in the InstallShield application, but you can set it manually. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 WIS file with the InstallShield program.
Step 3. Update InstallShield to the latest version
If, despite the association of the InstallShield program with the InstallShield Install Help file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Flexera Software, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WIS file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The WIS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WIS file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. 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 WIS or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected WIS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of WIS file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WIS files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Flexera Software, Inc. help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WIS 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.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the WIS file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the WIS 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 WIS file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WIS file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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