W98 File Extension

What is W98 file?

W98 filename suffix is mostly used for Microsoft Windows 98 Related Data files. Microsoft Windows 98 Related Data specification was created by Microsoft Corporation. Files with W98 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with W98 extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The software recommended for managing W98 files is Microsoft Windows. Microsoft Windows software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about W98 files or the Microsoft Windows software program.

Programs which support W98 file extension

Programs that can handle W98 files are as follows. Files with W98 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 W98 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening W98 files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with W98 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 Microsoft Windows

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports W98 files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Microsoft Windows and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Microsoft Windows installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Microsoft Windows

You still cannot access W98 files although Microsoft Windows is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of Microsoft Windows installed, it may not support W98 format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Microsoft Windows.

Step 3. Associate Microsoft Windows 98 Related Data files with Microsoft Windows

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate W98 files with latest version of Microsoft Windows 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

• Clicking the W98 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Microsoft Windows is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open W98 files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with W98 extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with W98 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the W98 for errors

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 W98 file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the W98 file for viruses or malware

If the W98 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the W98 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the W98 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with W98 extension is complete and error-free

If the W98 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the W98 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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 Microsoft Windows 98 Related Data file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Microsoft Windows

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support W98 files. Close all running programs and try opening the W98 file.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Microsoft Windows 98 Related Data files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with W98 files affecting older versions of given software.

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