WCM File Extension

What is WCM file?

WCM is a file extension commonly associated with WordPerfect Macro files. WCM file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. WCM file format, along with 140 other file formats, belongs to the Executable Files category. The most popular program for handling WCM files is WordPerfect Office, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Corel Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theWordPerfect Office software, but also about WCM and other supported file formats.

Programs which support WCM file extension

The following listing features WCM-compatible programs. Files with WCM 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 WCM extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening WCM files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to WordPerfect Macro files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with WCM files.

Step 1. Install WordPerfect Office software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports WCM files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select WordPerfect Office or one of the recommended programs (for example, Microsoft Works) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support WCM files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download WordPerfect Office installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Corel Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

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

You still cannot access WCM files although WordPerfect Office 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. The reason that WordPerfect Office cannot handle files with WCM may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using WordPerfect Office.

Step 3. Associate WordPerfect Macro files with WordPerfect Office

After installing WordPerfect Office (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open WCM files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the WCM with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• 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 WCM files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the WCM file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with WCM extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the WCM file is complete and free of errors

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

1. Check the WCM file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the WCM 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. If the WCM file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

Did you receive the WCM file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with WCM extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the WordPerfect Macro file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle WordPerfect Office

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with WordPerfect Macro files. It may be the case that the WCM files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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