Tips to open WRI file

Can't open the WRI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WRI files as well as a list of programs that support WRI files.

WRI file extension

File Name Windows Write Document
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Text Files

The WRI file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WRI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WRI file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 7
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is WRI file?

The file in the WRI format belongs to the Text Files category. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Additionally, the Text Files category contains 440 of other files. Windows Write Document is supported by 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Microsoft Word application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 8 other programs. Microsoft Works, WordPerfect Office, WordPad, Microsoft Write will apply when it is not possible to use Microsoft Word.

How to open WRI file?

An often recurring problem with Windows Write Document is that WRI is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that WRI 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 WRI 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 Microsoft Word

In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Word application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Word 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 WRI files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Word with WRI files

If, despite the installed application, the WRI file does not start in the Microsoft Word application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the WRI file with the Microsoft Word program.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Word to the latest version

If, however, after binding Microsoft Word with Windows Write Document 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 WRI file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to WRI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 WRI or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WRI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the WRI 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WRI files. 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 WRI 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the WRI file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the WRI file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WRI file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.