Tips to open YWP file

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

YWP file extension

File Name YWriter 2 Project
File Developer Spacejock Software
File Category Document Files

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

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What is YWP file?

The file with the extension YWP is the Document Files file type. The author of this format is Spacejock Software. In addition to this file, the Document Files category includes 574 related files. YWriter 2 Project 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 yWriter to handle this file. This is a program created by Spacejock Software.

How to open YWP file?

The main problem with YWriter 2 Project is that the YWP file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open YWP, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the YWP 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 yWriter

The first step is to check if the computer has the yWriter program installed. To do this, enter the name yWriter 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 YWP files.

Programs to open YWP file

Remember to download programs supporting YWP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of yWriter with YWP files

If, despite the installed application, the YWP file does not start in the yWriter application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 YWP file with the yWriter application.

Step 3. Update yWriter to the latest version

If, despite the association of the yWriter program with the YWriter 2 Project 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 Spacejock Software page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the YWP 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 YWP file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the YWP file contents when downloading or copying. 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our YWP file. However, remember that not every infected YWP file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the YWP file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular YWP file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Spacejock Software help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted YWP 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the YWP file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the YWP file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the YWP file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.