Tips to open WLM file
Can't open the WLM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WLM files as well as a list of programs that support WLM files.
WLM file extension
| File Name |
CompW Image Format |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The WLM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WLM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WLM file on each system platform.
What is WLM file?
The file in the WLM format belongs to the Graphic Files category. In addition to this file, the Graphic Files category includes 524 related files. CompW Image Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The XnView application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.
How to open WLM file?
The main problem with CompW Image Format is that the WLM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file WLM to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WLM 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 XnView
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that XnView is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name XnView into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WLM with XnView. Below is a list of programs that support the file WLM.
Programs to open WLM file
Remember to download programs supporting WLM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with WLM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WLM file still does not use the XnView 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 window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the WLM file with the XnView program.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that CompW Image 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 Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WLM file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WLM 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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our WLM file. However, remember that not every infected WLM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the WLM files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular WLM file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WLM 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. If possible, you can try to move the WLM file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file WLM to close. However, some background programs may block the WLM file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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