Tips to open WS2 file
Can't open the WS2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WS2 files as well as a list of programs that support WS2 files.
WS2 file extension
| File Name |
WordStar 2000 Document |
| File Developer |
Michael Petrie |
| File Category |
Document Files |
The WS2 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WS2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WS2 file on each system platform.
What is WS2 file?
The WS2 file has been categorized as Document Files. It was designed by Michael Petrie. Document Files consists of 574 similar files. WordStar 2000 Document is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The WordStar application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Michael Petrie.
How to open WS2 file?
The most common problem when using WordStar 2000 Document is that a specific WS2 is not associated with the program. This causes the file WS2 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 WS2 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. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support WS2 files.
Programs to open WS2 file
Remember to download programs supporting WS2 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WordStar with WS2 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WS2 file to open in the WordStar application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the WS2 file with the WordStar application.
Step 3. Update WordStar to the latest version
If, however, after binding WordStar with WordStar 2000 Document there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest 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 WS2 file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the WS2 file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. 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 WS2 file. However, remember that not every infected WS2 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 WS2 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WS2 file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Michael Petrie, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WS2 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the WS2 file to another location.
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. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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