Tips to open WSW file
Can't open the WSW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WSW files as well as a list of programs that support WSW files.
WSW file extension
| File Name |
WorkShelf Theme |
| File Developer |
WinStep Software Technologies |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The WSW file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WSW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WSW file on each system platform.
What is WSW file?
The WSW file has been categorized as Settings Files. It was designed by WinStep Software Technologies. Settings Files consists of 1305 similar files. WorkShelf Theme appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is ZipZag. This was created by Gabriel Valentin Cristescu. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use WorkShelf in case ZipZag cannot be used.
How to open WSW file?
The main problem with WorkShelf Theme is that the WSW file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open WSW, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WSW 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 ZipZag
In this case, you should first verify that the ZipZag application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name ZipZag 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 WSW.
Programs to open WSW file
Remember to download programs supporting WSW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ZipZag with WSW files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WSW file to open in the ZipZag 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the WSW file with the ZipZag application.
Step 3. Update ZipZag to the latest version
If, however, after binding ZipZag with WorkShelf Theme 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 Gabriel Valentin Cristescu page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WSW 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:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WSW file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our WSW file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WSW 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 WSW 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WSW file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting WinStep Software Technologies, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file WSW 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.
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. Copying the WSW file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the WSW 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 WSW file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WSW file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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