Tips to open WIZ file

Can't open the WIZ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WIZ files as well as a list of programs that support WIZ files.

WIZ file extension

File Name Microsoft Wizard Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Executable Files

The WIZ file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WIZ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WIZ file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is WIZ file?

The file in the WIZ format belongs to the Executable Files category. It was designed by Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Executable Files category includes 140 related files. Microsoft Wizard Format is supported by 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 Microsoft Word to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. The Microsoft Office, Microsoft Publisher programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Word program does not fulfill its role.

How to open WIZ file?

An often recurring problem with Microsoft Wizard Format is that WIZ is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that WIZ files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WIZ 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 Microsoft Word

In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Word application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Word 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. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WIZ files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Word with WIZ files

If, despite the installed application, the WIZ file does not start in the Microsoft Word application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Word application as the default for handling the WIZ file.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Word to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Word program, it is possible that Microsoft Wizard 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 Microsoft Corporation page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WIZ file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The WIZ file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the WIZ file contents when downloading or copying. 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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WIZ file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WIZ files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the WIZ 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 WIZ file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WIZ 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move WIZ to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the WIZ file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WIZ file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.