Tips to open WSC file

Can't open the WSC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WSC files as well as a list of programs that support WSC files.

WSC file extension

File Name Windows Script Component
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Developer Files

The WSC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WSC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WSC file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
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What is WSC file?

The WSC file has been categorized as Developer Files. The author of this format is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Developer Files category includes 1205 related files. Windows Script Component is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use Microsoft Visual Studio to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. The Microsoft Windows, Windows Notepad programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Visual Studio program does not fulfill its role.

How to open WSC file?

The most common problem when using Windows Script Component is that a specific WSC is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that WSC files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WSC 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 Microsoft Visual Studio

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Visual Studio is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Visual Studio in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WSC files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Visual Studio with WSC files

If, despite the installed application, the WSC file does not start in the Microsoft Visual Studio application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Visual Studio application as the default for handling the WSC file.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Visual Studio to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Visual Studio program, it is possible that Windows Script Component 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 Microsoft Corporation page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WSC file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the WSC file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. 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 WSC or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected WSC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of WSC file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WSC files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WSC 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. If possible, you can try to move the WSC file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the WSC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WSC file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WSC file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.