Tips to open WKE file

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

WKE file extension

File Name Lotus 1-2-3 Educational Version Worksheet
File Developer IBM
File Category Data Files

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

Operating systems
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What is WKE file?

The WKE file has been categorized as Data Files. The creator of this file is IBM. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. Lotus 1-2-3 Educational Version Worksheet appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Lotus 1-2-3 application is recommended to open the file. It was released by IBM. There are also 4 alternative programs to handle the WKE file. Microsoft Excel, WordPerfect Office, Corel Quattro Pro will apply when it is not possible to use Lotus 1-2-3.

How to open WKE file?

An often recurring problem with Lotus 1-2-3 Educational Version Worksheet is that WKE is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open WKE, 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 WKE 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 WKE with Lotus 1-2-3. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WKE files.

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

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WKE 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Lotus 1-2-3 application as the default for handling the WKE file.

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 1-2-3 Educational Version 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 WKE file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to WKE files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WKE or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WKE 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 WKE file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WKE file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use IBM help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WKE files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 WKE file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. 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. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.