Tips to open WK! file

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

WK! file extension

File Name Lotus 1-2-3 Spreadsheet
File Developer IBM
File Category Spreadsheet Files

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

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What is WK! file?

The file in the WK! format belongs to the Spreadsheet Files category. The author of this format is IBM. In addition to this file, the Spreadsheet Files category includes 100 related files. Lotus 1-2-3 Spreadsheet is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Lotus 1-2-3 to handle this file. This is a program created by IBM. Alternatively, you can use 4 other programs. The Microsoft Excel, Apache OpenOffice, Ability Spreadsheet, Corel Quattro Pro programs will also handle the file when the Lotus 1-2-3 program does not fulfill its role.

How to open WK! file?

The main problem with Lotus 1-2-3 Spreadsheet is that the WK! file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that WK! files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WK! 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

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Lotus 1-2-3 is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Lotus 1-2-3 in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WK! with Lotus 1-2-3. Below is a list of programs that support the file WK!.

Step 2. Create association of Lotus 1-2-3 with WK! files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WK! file to open in the Lotus 1-2-3 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Lotus 1-2-3 application as the default for handling the WK! file.

Step 3. Update Lotus 1-2-3 to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Lotus 1-2-3 program with the Lotus 1-2-3 Spreadsheet file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the IBM page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WK! file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the WK! file contents when downloading or copying. 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WK! file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected WK! files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the WK! file. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WK! files. You can restore the file from a backup or use IBM help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WK! 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the WK! file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WK! file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.