Tips to open WMS file
Can't open the WMS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WMS files as well as a list of programs that support WMS files.
WMS file extension
| File Name |
Windows Media Skin |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The WMS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WMS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WMS file on each system platform.
What is WMS file?
The file with the extension WMS is the Settings Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Additionally, the Settings Files category contains 1305 of other files. Windows Media Skin is supported by 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 Windows Media Player application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open WMS file?
The most common problem when using Windows Media Skin is that a specific WMS is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that WMS 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 WMS 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 Windows Media Player
In this case, you should first verify that the Windows Media Player application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Windows Media Player into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WMS files.
Programs to open WMS file
Remember to download programs supporting WMS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Windows Media Player with WMS files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WMS file still does not use the Windows Media Player program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 WMS file with the Windows Media Player program.
Step 3. Update Windows Media Player to the latest version
If, however, after binding Windows Media Player with Windows Media Skin there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WMS file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to WMS files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WMS or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected WMS file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the WMS file. 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.
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 WMS file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WMS 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the WMS file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file WMS to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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