Tips to open WLX file
Can't open the WLX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WLX files as well as a list of programs that support WLX files.
WLX file extension
| File Name |
FileMaker Pro Plug-in |
| File Developer |
FileMaker, Inc. |
| File Category |
Plugin Files |
The WLX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WLX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WLX file on each system platform.
What is WLX file?
The file in the WLX format belongs to the Plugin Files category. The creator of this file is FileMaker, Inc.. Plugin Files consists of 179 similar files. FileMaker Pro Plug-in is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The FileMaker Pro application is recommended to open the file. It was released by FileMaker, Inc..
How to open WLX file?
The most common problem when using FileMaker Pro Plug-in is that a specific WLX is not associated with the program. This causes the file WLX to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WLX 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 FileMaker Pro
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that FileMaker Pro is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing FileMaker Pro into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WLX files.
Programs to open WLX file
Remember to download programs supporting WLX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of FileMaker Pro with WLX files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WLX file to open in the FileMaker Pro 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 FileMaker Pro application as the default for handling the WLX file.
Step 3. Update FileMaker Pro to the latest version
If, however, after binding FileMaker Pro with FileMaker Pro Plug-in there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the FileMaker, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WLX 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 suggests truncating the WLX file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 WLX file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected WLX files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the WLX file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WLX files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact FileMaker, Inc.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WLX 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move WLX to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WLX file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WLX file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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