WG2 File Extension

What is WG2 file?

Full format name of files that use WG2 extension is Lotus 1-2-3 For OS/2 Worksheet. Lotus 1-2-3 For OS/2 Worksheet specification was created by IBM. WG2 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with WG2 extension are categorized as Spreadsheet Files files. The Spreadsheet Files subset comprises 100 various file formats. The software recommended for managing WG2 files is Lotus 1-2-3. On the official website of IBM developer not only will you find detailed information about theLotus 1-2-3 software, but also about WG2 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support WG2 file extension

Programs that can handle WG2 files are as follows. Files with WG2 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 WG2 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening WG2 files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with WG2 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with WG2 files.

Step 1. Install Lotus 1-2-3 software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WG2 files is that no program that can handle WG2 files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Lotus 1-2-3 developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Lotus 1-2-3 installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit IBM website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Lotus 1-2-3

If the problems with opening WG2 files still occur even after installing Lotus 1-2-3, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Lotus 1-2-3 is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that Lotus 1-2-3 cannot handle files with WG2 may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Lotus 1-2-3 should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Lotus 1-2-3 to WG2 files

If you have the latest version of Lotus 1-2-3 installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage WG2 on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the WG2 file and choose 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 Lotus 1-2-3 is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open WG2 files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected WG2 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with WG2 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the WG2 file is complete and free of errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper WG2 file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The WG2 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the WG2 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 scanner detected that the WG2 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the WG2 file’s structure is intact

If the WG2 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. When downloading the file with WG2 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

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Lotus 1-2-3 For OS/2 Worksheet file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Lotus 1-2-3

If the systems has insufficient resources to open WG2 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Lotus 1-2-3 For OS/2 Worksheet files. It may be the case that the WG2 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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