WCP File Extension

What is WCP file?

WCP is a file extension commonly associated with WinDVD Creator Project Format files. WinDVD Creator Project Format format was developed by Corel. WCP file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. WCP file belongs to the Video Files category just like 546 other filename extensions listed in our database. Corel WinDVD is by far the most used program for working with WCP files. Corel WinDVD software was developed by Corel Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about WCP files or the Corel WinDVD software program.

Programs which support WCP file extension

The following listing features WCP-compatible programs. WCP files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with WCP extension?

Being unable to open files with WCP extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to WinDVD Creator Project Format 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 WCP files.

Step 1. Get the Corel WinDVD

Problems with opening and working with WCP files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with WCP files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Corel WinDVD and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support WCP files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Corel WinDVD website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Corel WinDVD

If you already have Corel WinDVD installed on your systems and WCP files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why WCP files are not compatible with Corel WinDVD. The most recent version of Corel WinDVD is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open WCP files to Corel WinDVD

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the WCP 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
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Corel WinDVD is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open WCP files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the WCP file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Corel WinDVD and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with WCP extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the WCP is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the WCP file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the WCP file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the WCP is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the WCP file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the WCP file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

Did you receive the WCP 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 WCP 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 WinDVD Creator Project Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Corel WinDVD

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with WinDVD Creator Project Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the WCP files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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