Tips to open WS file

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

WS file extension

File Name Windows Script
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Executable Files

The WS file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WS file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 6
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is WS file?

The WS file has been categorized as Executable Files. It was designed by Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Executable Files category includes 140 related files. Windows Script appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. There are also 7 alternative programs to handle the WS file. The Microsoft Windows, Vim, Windows Notepad, NotePad++ text editor programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft WScript program does not fulfill its role.

How to open WS file?

The most common problem when using Windows Script is that a specific WS is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that WS 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 WS 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 WScript

In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft WScript application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft WScript into the operating 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 WS.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft WScript with WS files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WS file still does not use the Microsoft WScript program, it means no association. 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. 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 WS file with the Microsoft WScript program.

Step 3. Update Microsoft WScript to the latest version

If, however, after binding Microsoft WScript with Windows Script there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WS file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not 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 WS file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WS or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected WS file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of WS 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular WS file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file WS 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the WS file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the WS file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file WS to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WS file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.