WIL File Extension

What is WIL file?

WIL is a file extension commonly associated with WinImage Disk Image List files. WinImage Disk Image List format was developed by Gilles Vollant. WIL files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with WIL extension are categorized as Disk Image Files files. The Disk Image Files subset comprises 203 various file formats. The software recommended for managing WIL files is WinImage. Software named WinImage was created by Gilles Vollant Software. In order to find more detailed information on the software and WIL files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support WIL file extension

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

Being unable to open files with WIL extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with WIL 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 WIL files.

Step 1. Download and install WinImage

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WIL files is that no program that can handle WIL files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install WinImage. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download WinImage installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Gilles Vollant Software website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update WinImage to the latest version

If you already have WinImage installed on your systems and WIL 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 WIL files are not compatible with WinImage. The most recent version of WinImage is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign WinImage to WIL files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate WIL files with latest version of WinImage you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the WIL file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the WinImage installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open WIL files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with WIL extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with WIL extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the WIL for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the WIL file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the WIL file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the WIL 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 WIL file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If the WIL 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. If the WIL file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the WinImage Disk Image List file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle WinImage

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with WinImage Disk Image List files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with WIL files affecting older versions of given software.

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