I cannot open a WPW 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 WPW files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening WPW will be resolved!

WPW File Extension

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  • File type Corel WordPerfect Document Format
  • File developer Corel Corporation
  • File category Text Files
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How to open WPW file?

If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with WPW 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 WPW files

After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open WPW files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:

Programs that support WPW files

Step 2. Verify whether WPW files are associated with appropriate software

It is possible that an application that supports WPW files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with WPW files (right-click on the file icon → PropertiesGeneral Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support WPW 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 WPW files with the selected program.

Changing WPW file association in registry

File association for WPW 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 WPW file for other errors

  • WPW file was not copied properly from storage medium.
  • Antivirus application prevents opening WPW files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected WPW file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
  • For WPW 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.

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