Tips to open WS5 file
Can't open the WS5 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WS5 files as well as a list of programs that support WS5 files.
WS5 file extension
| File Name |
WordStar For Windows 5 Document |
| File Developer |
Michael Petrie |
| File Category |
Document Files |
The WS5 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WS5 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WS5 file on each system platform.
What is WS5 file?
The file in the WS5 format belongs to the Document Files category. It was designed by Michael Petrie. Document Files consists of 574 similar files. WordStar For Windows 5 Document appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. 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 WS5 file?
The main problem with WordStar For Windows 5 Document is that the WS5 file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that WS5 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WS5 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. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name WordStar in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WS5 with WordStar. Below is a list of programs that support the file WS5.
Programs to open WS5 file
Remember to download programs supporting WS5 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WordStar with WS5 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WS5 file to open in the WordStar application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. 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 WS5 file with the WordStar application.
Step 3. Update WordStar to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the WordStar program, it is possible that WordStar For Windows 5 Document requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Michael Petrie website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WS5 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 WS5 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WS5 file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WS5 or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WS5 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of WS5 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing 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 option of recovering data from damaged WS5 files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Michael Petrie
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WS5 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move WS5 to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the WS5 file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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