How to open WER files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open WER file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate WER files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.
WER File Extension
- File type Windows Error Report
- File developer Microsoft
- File category System Files
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What is a(n) WER file?
WER is a Windows Error Reporting file format used by Microsoft Windows operating systems. It gathers information about application crashes and system failures from affected users so that Microsoft can fix the errors. WER files are saved in plain text and contain several sections of detailed information, including sign, module list, faulting application start time, system version and the exception code.
The data collected from the WER files is analyzed anonymously and periodically sent to Microsoft in order to provide better customer service to its users. In addition, the data gathered can be used to identify a possible fix or security update that the user may be missing. The file type can be found in the “AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows” folder.
How to open WER file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .WER files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports WER files
In order to open WER file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with WER extension.
Programs that can open WER files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, WER files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on WER files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to WER files.
Step 2. Associate given software with WER files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting WER files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with WER files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open WER files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open WER files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to WER files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the WER file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with WER extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the WER file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the WER file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on WER files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
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