Tips to open WTMP file
Can't open the WTMP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WTMP files as well as a list of programs that support WTMP files.
WTMP file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Word For Mac 5 Temporary |
| File Developer |
Microsoft Corporation |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The WTMP file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WTMP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WTMP file on each system platform.
What is WTMP file?
The WTMP file has been categorized as Misc Files. The author of this format is Microsoft Corporation. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Microsoft Word For Mac 5 Temporary is most often found on 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Microsoft Word to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the WTMP file. Microsoft Office will apply when it is not possible to use Microsoft Word.
How to open WTMP file?
The most common problem when using Microsoft Word For Mac 5 Temporary is that a specific WTMP is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that WTMP files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WTMP 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 Word
In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Word application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Word into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file WTMP.
Programs to open WTMP file
Remember to download programs supporting WTMP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Word with WTMP files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WTMP file still does not use the Microsoft Word program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the WTMP file with the Microsoft Word program.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Word to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Word program with the Microsoft Word For Mac 5 Temporary 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 Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WTMP 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the WTMP file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our WTMP file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WTMP 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 WTMP 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 the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular WTMP file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft Corporation help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WTMP 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 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 WTMP file to another location.
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. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WTMP file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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