Tips to open WK2 file

Can't open the WK2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WK2 files as well as a list of programs that support WK2 files.

WK2 file extension

File Name Lotus 2 Worksheet
File Developer IBM
File Category Data Files

The WK2 file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WK2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WK2 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is WK2 file?

The file with the extension WK2 is the Data Files file type. The creator of this file is IBM. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. Lotus 2 Worksheet appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Lotus 1-2-3 application is recommended to open the file. It was released by IBM. This file type can also be opened by 4 other programs. You can use Microsoft Excel, Corel Quattro Pro in case Lotus 1-2-3 cannot be used.

How to open WK2 file?

An often recurring problem with Lotus 2 Worksheet is that WK2 is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file WK2 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 WK2 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 WK2 with Lotus 1-2-3. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WK2 files.

Step 2. Create association of Lotus 1-2-3 with WK2 files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WK2 file still does not use the Lotus 1-2-3 program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 WK2 file with the Lotus 1-2-3 application.

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

The fault may also lie with the Lotus 1-2-3 program, it is possible that Lotus 2 Worksheet requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the IBM website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WK2 file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to WK2 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WK2 file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected WK2 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the WK2 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular WK2 file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting IBM, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WK2 files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 WK2 to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the WK2 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file WK2 to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WK2 file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.