WLK File Extension

What is WLK file?

Full format name of files that use WLK extension is Weatherlink Data. Davis Instruments, Corp defined the Weatherlink Data format standard. WLK file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with WLK extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The software recommended for managing WLK files is Weatherlink. Weatherlink software was developed by Davis Instruments, Corp, and on its official website you may find more information about WLK files or the Weatherlink software program.

Programs which support WLK file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support WLK files. WLK files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with WLK extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening WLK files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with WLK files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with WLK files.

Step 1. Download and install Weatherlink

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WLK files is that no program that can handle WLK files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Weatherlink developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support WLK files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Weatherlink installed is by going to developer’s website (Davis Instruments, Corp) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Weatherlink and update if needed

If the problems with opening WLK files still occur even after installing Weatherlink, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Weatherlink is available. 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 WLK files are not compatible with Weatherlink. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Weatherlink.

Step 3. Set the default application to open WLK files to Weatherlink

After installing Weatherlink (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open WLK files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the WLK with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Weatherlink installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open WLK files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected WLK 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 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 WLK extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the WLK is not faulty

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 WLK file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the WLK 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. WLK file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

Did you receive the WLK file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with WLK extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

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 Weatherlink Data file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Weatherlink

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

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 Weatherlink Data files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle WLK files.

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