WHT File Extension

What is WHT file?

WHT is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft NetMeeting White Board Document files. Microsoft NetMeeting White Board Document format was developed by Microsoft Corporation. Files with WHT extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with WHT extension are categorized as Document Files files. The Document Files subset comprises 574 various file formats. Microsoft NetMeeting is by far the most used program for working with WHT files. Software named Microsoft NetMeeting was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and WHT files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support WHT file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support WHT files. Files with WHT 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 WHT extension?

Problems with accessing WHT may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with WHT 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. Get the Microsoft NetMeeting

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports WHT files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Microsoft NetMeeting. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Microsoft NetMeeting installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Microsoft NetMeeting

If the problems with opening WHT files still occur even after installing Microsoft NetMeeting, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Microsoft NetMeeting is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Microsoft NetMeeting installed, it may not support WHT format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Microsoft NetMeeting.

Step 3. Associate Microsoft NetMeeting White Board Document files with Microsoft NetMeeting

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate WHT files with latest version of Microsoft NetMeeting you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the WHT file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Microsoft NetMeeting is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open WHT files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected WHT file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with WHT extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the WHT is not faulty

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

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the WHT file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the WHT file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If the WHT file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 WHT 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

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Microsoft NetMeeting White Board Document file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Microsoft NetMeeting

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

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 Microsoft NetMeeting White Board Document files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the WHT files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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