Tips to open WPW file
Can't open the WPW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WPW files as well as a list of programs that support WPW files.
WPW file extension
| File Name |
Corel WordPerfect Document Format |
| File Developer |
Corel Corporation |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The WPW file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WPW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WPW file on each system platform.
What is WPW file?
The file with the extension WPW is the Text Files file type. It was designed by Corel Corporation. Additionally, the Text Files category contains 440 of other files. Corel WordPerfect Document Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. You can use WordPerfect Office in case OpenOffice.org Writer cannot be used.
How to open WPW file?
The main problem with Corel WordPerfect Document Format is that the WPW file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file WPW to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WPW 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 OpenOffice.org Writer
The first step is to check if the computer has the OpenOffice.org Writer program installed. To do this, enter the name OpenOffice.org Writer into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WPW with OpenOffice.org Writer. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WPW files.
Programs to open WPW file
Remember to download programs supporting WPW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of OpenOffice.org Writer with WPW files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WPW file to open in the OpenOffice.org Writer 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the WPW file with the OpenOffice.org Writer application.
Step 3. Update OpenOffice.org Writer to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the OpenOffice.org Writer program, it is possible that Corel WordPerfect Document Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WPW file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The WPW file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to WPW files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WPW or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected WPW file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the WPW 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WPW file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file WPW except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the WPW file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file WPW to close. However, some background programs may block the WPW file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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