WIS File Extension

What is WIS file?

WIS filename suffix is mostly used for InstallShield Install Help files. InstallShield Install Help format was developed by Flexera Software, Inc.. WIS file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with WIS extension are categorized as Document Files files. The Document Files subset comprises 574 various file formats. The software recommended for managing WIS files is InstallShield. On the official website of Flexera Software, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theInstallShield software, but also about WIS and other supported file formats.

Programs which support WIS file extension

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

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening WIS files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to InstallShield Install Help files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the InstallShield

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WIS files is that no program that can handle WIS files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the InstallShield developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support WIS files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download InstallShield installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Flexera Software, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update InstallShield to the latest version

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

Step 3. Set the default application to open WIS files to InstallShield

If you have the latest version of InstallShield installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage WIS 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

• Clicking the WIS with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• 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 InstallShield installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open WIS files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the WIS file and select 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 WIS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the WIS is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the WIS file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

Should it happed that the WIS is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the WIS file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. WIS file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the WIS 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. It could happen the the download process of file with WIS extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the InstallShield Install Help file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run InstallShield

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support WIS files. Close all running programs and try opening the WIS file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with InstallShield Install Help files. It may be the case that the WIS files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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