Tips to open WMC file
Can't open the WMC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WMC files as well as a list of programs that support WMC files.
WMC file extension
| File Name |
Corel WordPerfect Macro |
| File Developer |
Corel Corporation |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The WMC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WMC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WMC file on each system platform.
What is WMC file?
The file in the WMC format belongs to the Developer Files category. The author of this format is Corel Corporation. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. Corel WordPerfect Macro 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 WordPerfect Office. This was created by Corel Corporation. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the WMC file.
How to open WMC file?
The main problem with Corel WordPerfect Macro is that the WMC file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that WMC files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WMC 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 WordPerfect Office
In this case, you should first verify that the WordPerfect Office application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name WordPerfect Office into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file WMC.
Programs to open WMC file
Remember to download programs supporting WMC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WordPerfect Office with WMC files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WMC file still does not use the WordPerfect Office 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. 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 WMC file with the WordPerfect Office application.
Step 3. Update WordPerfect Office to the latest version
If, despite the association of the WordPerfect Office program with the Corel WordPerfect Macro file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Corel Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WMC 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the WMC file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our WMC file. Sometimes virus-infected WMC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of WMC file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WMC files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Corel Corporation
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WMC 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the WMC file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the WMC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WMC file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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