W60 File Extension

What is W60 file?

W60 filename suffix is mostly used for Corel WordPerfect 6.0 Document files. Corel Corporation defined the Corel WordPerfect 6.0 Document format standard. W60 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. W60 file belongs to the Document Files category just like 574 other filename extensions listed in our database. WordPerfect Office supports W60 files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. Software named WordPerfect Office was created by Corel Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and W60 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support W60 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support W60 files. Files with W60 extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with W60 extension?

Problems with accessing W60 may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with W60 files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the WordPerfect Office

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening W60 files is that no program that can handle W60 files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the WordPerfect Office developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading WordPerfect Office installed is by going to developer’s website (Corel Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of WordPerfect Office

You still cannot access W60 files although WordPerfect Office is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that WordPerfect Office cannot handle files with W60 may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of WordPerfect Office is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open W60 files to WordPerfect Office

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate W60 files with latest version of WordPerfect Office you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the W60 file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where WordPerfect Office is installed, check the Always use this app to open W60 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the W60 file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select WordPerfect Office and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with W60 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the W60 is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper W60 file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the W60 file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the W60 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. W60 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the W60 file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the W60 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with W60 extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Corel WordPerfect 6.0 Document file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run WordPerfect Office

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with W60 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Corel WordPerfect 6.0 Document files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with W60 files affecting older versions of given software.

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