WDV File Extension

What is WDV file?

Full format name of files that use WDV extension is TracePlus Web Detective. TracePlus Web Detective specification was created by Systems, Software, Technology Incorporated. Files with WDV extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. WDV file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The most popular software that supports WDV files is TracePlus/Web Detective.

Programs which support WDV file extension

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

Problems with accessing WDV may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with WDV 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 TracePlus/Web Detective

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WDV files is that no program that can handle WDV files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download TracePlus/Web Detective and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support WDV files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading TracePlus/Web Detective installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update TracePlus/Web Detective to the latest version

You still cannot access WDV files although TracePlus/Web Detective 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. This can be one of the causes why WDV files are not compatible with TracePlus/Web Detective. The latest version of TracePlus/Web Detective should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign TracePlus/Web Detective to WDV files

After installing TracePlus/Web Detective (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open WDV files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the WDV with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where TracePlus/Web Detective is installed, check the Always use this app to open WDV files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected WDV file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select TracePlus/Web Detective and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with WDV extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the WDV file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

If the WDV is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the WDV file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the WDV file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If the WDV file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with WDV extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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 TracePlus Web Detective file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open TracePlus/Web Detective

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

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 TracePlus Web Detective files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle WDV files.

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