Tips to open WS1 file
Can't open the WS1 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WS1 files as well as a list of programs that support WS1 files.
WS1 file extension
| File Name |
WordStar For Windows 1 Document |
| File Developer |
Michael Petrie |
| File Category |
Document Files |
The WS1 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WS1 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WS1 file on each system platform.
What is WS1 file?
The WS1 file has been categorized as Document Files. The creator of this file is Michael Petrie. In addition to this file, the Document Files category includes 574 related files. WordStar For Windows 1 Document is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is WordStar. This was created by Michael Petrie.
How to open WS1 file?
The most common problem when using WordStar For Windows 1 Document is that a specific WS1 is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open WS1, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WS1 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 WordStar
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that WordStar is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name WordStar 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 WS1 with WordStar. Below is a list of programs that support the file WS1.
Programs to open WS1 file
Remember to download programs supporting WS1 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WordStar with WS1 files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WS1 file still does not use the WordStar program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 WS1 file with the WordStar application.
Step 3. Update WordStar to the latest version
If, despite the association of the WordStar program with the WordStar For Windows 1 Document 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 Michael Petrie page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WS1 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 WS1 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to WS1 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our WS1 file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WS1 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 WS1 files changes over time. 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 WS1 files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Michael Petrie help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WS1 files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move WS1 to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the WS1 file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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