How to open WRI files? 4 simple methods of solving such problems
When you encounter a problem with an unknown WRI file and you do not know how to open such file, the first step you should take is to determine the cause of given problem. We will show you how to address most common problems with WRI files and how to solve them in 4 simple steps.
WRI File Extension
- File type Windows Write Document
- File developer Microsoft
- File category Text Files
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What is a(n) WRI file?
The WRI (Windows Write Document) file format was introduced in the early versions of Microsoft Windows. It is a proprietary document format developed by Microsoft and is primarily used to store text documents and simple formatting information. WRI files can be opened with any version of Microsoft Word or in many text editors.
WRI files may also contain links to other documents, images, and tables. The files are saved in a proprietary binary format, but certain parts may be uncompressed. Other applications may also save documents in the WRI format, although this feature is not common.
How to open WRI file?
In some cases problems may occur when trying to open WRI files. Steps listed below can be helpful in addressing such problems.
Step 1 – Verify whether the file is properly associated with selected software
The first thing user should do is to associate application with WRI files. It may happen so that even when an application that supports WRI files is installed on the system it is not properly associated with this file format. This can be easily remedied by associating program with WRI files. In order to associate such files with given application, user must open the file menu (by right-clicking on the file) and choosing "Open with". A list of suggested applications will be displayed at the top part of menu. Next, select an application and confirm your choice by checking "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" option. Confirm your selection by clicking OK.
In order to open WRI file, focus on steps 1 and 2
In majority of cases following instruction in step 1 and 2 should be enough to open files with WRI extension. Before attempting the next steps, test all the programs listed below.
Step 2 – Install a program that supports WRI files
Should it happen that the section with suggested programs is empty, it is most probable that no program supporting WRI files is installed on the system. Choose a program from the following list and install it:
Programs that support files with WRI extension
Step 3 – Check for other possible causes of errors
- Corrupted storage medium on which the WRI file is stored
- File data corruption or incompleteness (for example, due to incomplete download or copy process). In such case the file must be re-downloaded or properly copied and then opened again.
- Compatibility issues – check whether WRI extension is compatible with user’s operating system
- Administrative policy settings may prevent user from opening given file
Step 4 – Contact an expert
If you are still unable to open WRI file, you should contact an IT expert. You could also try to contact the developer of given software that supports WRI files. Appropriate website addresses can be found by clicking the name of given program in the list above.
