Tips to open WSL file
Can't open the WSL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WSL files as well as a list of programs that support WSL files.
WSL file extension
| File Name |
Win-Situ Data Logger |
| File Developer |
In-Situ Inc. |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The WSL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WSL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WSL file on each system platform.
What is WSL file?
The WSL file has been categorized as Misc Files. The author of this format is In-Situ Inc.. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Win-Situ Data Logger is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Win-Situ to handle this file. This is a program created by In-Situ Inc..
How to open WSL file?
The most common problem when using Win-Situ Data Logger is that a specific WSL is not associated with the program. This causes the file WSL 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 WSL 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 Win-Situ
In this case, you should first verify that the Win-Situ application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Win-Situ into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WSL files.
Programs to open WSL file
Remember to download programs supporting WSL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Win-Situ with WSL files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WSL file to open in the Win-Situ application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the WSL file with the Win-Situ application.
Step 3. Update Win-Situ to the latest version
If, however, after binding Win-Situ with Win-Situ Data Logger there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the In-Situ Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WSL 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WSL file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WSL file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected WSL 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 WSL files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WSL files. You can restore the file from a backup or use In-Situ Inc. help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file WSL except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move WSL to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the WSL file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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