WDSP File Extension

What is WDSP file?

Full format name of files that use WDSP extension is WebDrive Data Format. Files with WDSP extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. WDSP file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The most popular software that supports WDSP files is WebDrive. Software named WebDrive was created by South River Technologies. In order to find more detailed information on the software and WDSP files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support WDSP file extension

Programs that can handle WDSP files are as follows. Files with WDSP 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.

Updated: 12/20/2019

How to open file with WDSP extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening WDSP files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with WDSP extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install WebDrive

Problems with opening and working with WDSP files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with WDSP files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the WebDrive 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. If you want to download WebDrive installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit South River Technologies website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of WebDrive

You still cannot access WDSP files although WebDrive is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that WebDrive cannot handle files with WDSP may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of WebDrive should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate WebDrive Data Format files with WebDrive

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate WDSP files with latest version of WebDrive 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.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the WDSP with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where WebDrive is installed, check the Always use this app to open WDSP files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the WDSP file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select WebDrive and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with WDSP extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the WDSP 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 WDSP file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The WDSP may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the WDSP file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the WDSP file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

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

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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the WebDrive Data Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open WebDrive

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

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 WebDrive Data Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with WDSP files affecting older versions of given software.

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