Tips to open WS4 file
Can't open the WS4 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WS4 files as well as a list of programs that support WS4 files.
WS4 file extension
| File Name |
WordStar For Windows 4 Document |
| File Developer |
Michael Petrie |
| File Category |
Document Files |
The WS4 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WS4 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WS4 file on each system platform.
What is WS4 file?
The file with the extension WS4 is the Document Files file type. The author of this format is Michael Petrie. Additionally, the Document Files category contains 574 of other files. WordStar For Windows 4 Document 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. The WordStar application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Michael Petrie.
How to open WS4 file?
An often recurring problem with WordStar For Windows 4 Document is that WS4 is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that WS4 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 WS4 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
The first step is to check if the computer has the WordStar program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name WordStar in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support WS4 files.
Programs to open WS4 file
Remember to download programs supporting WS4 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WordStar with WS4 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WS4 file to open in the WordStar 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the WS4 file with the WordStar program.
Step 3. Update WordStar to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the WordStar program, it is possible that WordStar For Windows 4 Document requires a newer version of the program. 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 WS4 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 WS4 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WS4 file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WS4 file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WS4 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of WS4 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WS4 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.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WS4 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the WS4 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the WS4 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 WS4 to close. 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.
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