Tips to open WSF file

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

WSF file extension

File Name Windows Script Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Executable Files

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

Operating systems
  • 8
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
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What is WSF file?

The file with the extension WSF is the Executable Files file type. It was designed by Microsoft. Additionally, the Executable Files category contains 140 of other files. Windows Script Format 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. Alternatively, you can use 8 other programs. Microsoft Windows, Microsoft CScript, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Visual Studio will apply when it is not possible to use Microsoft WScript.

How to open WSF file?

The most common problem when using Windows Script Format is that a specific WSF is not associated with the program. This causes the file WSF to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WSF 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 WScript

The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft WScript program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft WScript 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 WSF files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft WScript with WSF files

If, despite the installed application, the WSF file does not start in the Microsoft WScript application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the WSF file with the Microsoft WScript application.

Step 3. Update Microsoft WScript to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Microsoft WScript program with the Windows Script Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WSF file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WSF file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WSF files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the WSF files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular WSF file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WSF 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. Copying the WSF file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WSF file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WSF file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.