Tips to open WLZ file

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

WLZ file extension

File Name WinImage Format
File Developer Gilles Vollant Software
File Category Data Files

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

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What is WLZ file?

The file with the extension WLZ is the Data Files file type. It was designed by Gilles Vollant Software. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. WinImage Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is WinImage. This was created by Gilles Vollant Software.

How to open WLZ file?

The main problem with WinImage Format is that the WLZ file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open WLZ, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WLZ 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 WinImage

The first step is to check if the computer has the WinImage program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name WinImage in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support WLZ files.

Programs to open WLZ file

Remember to download programs supporting WLZ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

WinImage
WinImage
Step 2. Create association of WinImage with WLZ files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WLZ file still does not use the WinImage 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 WinImage application as the default for handling the WLZ file.

Step 3. Update WinImage to the latest version

If, despite the association of the WinImage program with the WinImage Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Gilles Vollant Software page and install.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to WLZ files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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 WLZ file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected WLZ files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the WLZ 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WLZ file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Gilles Vollant Software
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WLZ 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. 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 WLZ file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the WLZ file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WLZ file again. However, some background programs may block the WLZ file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.