Tips to open WPI file
Can't open the WPI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WPI files as well as a list of programs that support WPI files.
WPI file extension
The WPI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WPI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WPI file on each system platform.
What is WPI file?
The WPI file has been categorized as Plugin Files. In addition to this file, the Plugin Files category includes 179 related files. WCPUID Plug-in Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Inkling Sketch Manager to handle this file. This is a program created by Wacom Company, Limited.
How to open WPI file?
The main problem with WCPUID Plug-in Format is that the WPI file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open WPI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WPI 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 Inkling Sketch Manager
The first step is to check if the computer has the Inkling Sketch Manager program installed. To do this, enter the name Inkling Sketch Manager into the 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 WPI files.
Programs to open WPI file
Remember to download programs supporting WPI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Inkling Sketch Manager with WPI files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WPI file still does not use the Inkling Sketch Manager 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Inkling Sketch Manager application as the default for handling the WPI file.
Step 3. Update Inkling Sketch Manager to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Inkling Sketch Manager program with the WCPUID Plug-in 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 Wacom Company, Limited page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WPI file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to WPI 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 quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WPI or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WPI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of WPI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 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 WPI files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WPI 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 WPI file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the WPI 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 WPI file again. 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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