Tips to open WKI file

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

WKI file extension

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

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

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is WKI file?

The file with the extension WKI is the Spreadsheet Files file type. The author of this format is IBM. Additionally, the Spreadsheet Files category contains 100 of other files. Lotus 2 Worksheet is supported by 2 operating systems. 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. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the WKI file. The Microsoft Excel, Corel Quattro Pro programs will also handle the file when the Lotus 1-2-3 program does not fulfill its role.

How to open WKI file?

The most common problem when using Lotus 2 Worksheet is that a specific WKI is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that WKI 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 WKI 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

The first step is to check if the computer has the Lotus 1-2-3 program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Lotus 1-2-3 in it. 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 WKI files.

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

If, despite the installed application, the WKI file does not start in the Lotus 1-2-3 application, you must create a file association. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the WKI 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. 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 WKI file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WKI file. 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WKI file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected WKI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of WKI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular WKI file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use IBM help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WKI 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. It is best to move WKI to a different directory.
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. Closing other programs should help. 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 the problem persists, restart the machine.