Tips to open WSM file
Can't open the WSM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WSM files as well as a list of programs that support WSM files.
WSM file extension
| File Name |
Wise Package Studio Merge Module |
| File Developer |
Symantec |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The WSM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WSM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WSM file on each system platform.
What is WSM file?
The file with the extension WSM is the Data Files file type. It was designed by Symantec. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. Wise Package Studio Merge Module appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Wise Package Studio to handle this file. This is a program created by Symantec Corporation.
How to open WSM file?
The main problem with Wise Package Studio Merge Module is that the WSM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file WSM to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WSM 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 Wise Package Studio
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Wise Package Studio is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Wise Package Studio into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file WSM.
Programs to open WSM file
Remember to download programs supporting WSM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Wise Package Studio with WSM files
If, despite the installed application, the WSM file does not start in the Wise Package Studio 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 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the WSM file with the Wise Package Studio program.
Step 3. Update Wise Package Studio to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Wise Package Studio program with the Wise Package Studio Merge Module file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Symantec Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WSM file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The WSM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to WSM files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WSM file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected WSM 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 WSM 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular WSM file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Symantec
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WSM 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the WSM file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with 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. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WSM file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WSM file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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