Tips to open WS7 file
Can't open the WS7 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WS7 files as well as a list of programs that support WS7 files.
WS7 file extension
| File Name |
WordStar For Windows Document |
| File Developer |
Michael Petrie |
| File Category |
Document Files |
The WS7 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WS7 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WS7 file on each system platform.
What is WS7 file?
The file in the WS7 format belongs to the Document Files category. It was designed by Michael Petrie. Additionally, the Document Files category contains 574 of other files. WordStar For Windows 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 main program that supports this format is WordStar. This was created by Michael Petrie.
How to open WS7 file?
The most common problem when using WordStar For Windows Document is that a specific WS7 is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open WS7, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WS7 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
In this case, you should first verify that the WordStar application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing WordStar into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WS7 with WordStar. Below is a list of programs that support the file WS7.
Programs to open WS7 file
Remember to download programs supporting WS7 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WordStar with WS7 files
If, despite the installed application, the WS7 file does not start in the WordStar application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the WordStar application as the default for handling the WS7 file.
Step 3. Update WordStar to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the WordStar program, it is possible that WordStar For Windows 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 WS7 file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WS7 file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WS7 or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected WS7 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 WS7 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular WS7 file corruption. 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 WS7 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. If possible, you can try to move the WS7 file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the WS7 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 WS7 to close. However, some background programs may block the WS7 file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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