Tips to open WMG file
Can't open the WMG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WMG files as well as a list of programs that support WMG files.
WMG file extension
| File Name |
SecureDoc Encrypted Hard Drive Control |
| File Developer |
WinMagic Inc. |
| File Category |
Encoded Files |
The WMG file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WMG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WMG file on each system platform.
What is WMG file?
The file with the extension WMG is the Encoded Files file type. It was designed by WinMagic Inc.. In addition to this file, the Encoded Files category includes 236 related files. SecureDoc Encrypted Hard Drive Control is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The SecureDoc Disk Encryption application is recommended to open the file. It was released by WinMagic Inc..
How to open WMG file?
The most common problem when using SecureDoc Encrypted Hard Drive Control is that a specific WMG is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that WMG files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WMG 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 SecureDoc Disk Encryption
The first step is to check if the computer has the SecureDoc Disk Encryption program installed. To do this, enter the name SecureDoc Disk Encryption into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file WMG.
Programs to open WMG file
Remember to download programs supporting WMG files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SecureDoc Disk Encryption with WMG files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WMG file to open in the SecureDoc Disk Encryption 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 window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 WMG file with the SecureDoc Disk Encryption program.
Step 3. Update SecureDoc Disk Encryption to the latest version
If, however, after binding SecureDoc Disk Encryption with SecureDoc Encrypted Hard Drive Control 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 WinMagic Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WMG file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't 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 WMG file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WMG or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected WMG 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 WMG files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WMG file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use WinMagic Inc. help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WMG 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the WMG file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WMG file again. However, some background programs may block the WMG file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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