I cannot open a 4WT file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with 4WT files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening 4WT will be resolved!
4WT File Extension
- File type 4D Write Template
- File developer 4D, Inc.
- File category Misc Files
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How to open 4WT file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with 4WT extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports 4WT files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open 4WT files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support 4WT files
Step 2. Verify whether 4WT files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports 4WT files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with 4WT files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support 4WT files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open 4WT files with the selected program.
Changing 4WT file association in registry
File association for 4WT files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check 4WT file for other errors
- 4WT file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening 4WT files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected 4WT file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For 4WT files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
Similar file extensions
- File extension File name
- .4W7 4D Write Document
