WAX File Extension

What is WAX file?

WAX is a file extension commonly associated with Windows Media Audio Redirect files. Windows Media Audio Redirect format was developed by Microsoft. WAX files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. WAX file belongs to the Audio Files category just like 771 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling WAX files is Windows Media Player, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. Windows Media Player software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about WAX files or the Windows Media Player software program.

Programs which support WAX file extension

Programs that can handle WAX files are as follows. Files with WAX suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with WAX extension?

Problems with accessing WAX may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with WAX 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. Download and install Windows Media Player

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports WAX files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select Windows Media Player or one of the recommended programs (for example, KMPlayer) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Windows Media Player installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Windows Media Player to the latest version

If you already have Windows Media Player installed on your systems and WAX files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why WAX files are not compatible with Windows Media Player. The most recent version of Windows Media Player is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open WAX files to Windows Media Player

If you have the latest version of Windows Media Player installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage WAX on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the WAX file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Windows Media Player installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open WAX files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected WAX file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with WAX extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the WAX is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the WAX file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the WAX in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the WAX is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the WAX file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the WAX file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

Did you receive the WAX 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. When downloading the file with WAX extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Windows Media Audio Redirect file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Windows Media Player

If the systems has insufficient resources to open WAX files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Windows Media Audio Redirect file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle WAX files.

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