WMG File Extension

What is WMG file?

WMG is a file extension commonly associated with SecureDoc Encrypted Hard Drive Control files. SecureDoc Encrypted Hard Drive Control format was developed by WinMagic Inc.. WMG files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. WMG file format, along with 236 other file formats, belongs to the Encoded Files category. SecureDoc Disk Encryption is by far the most used program for working with WMG files. SecureDoc Disk Encryption software was developed by WinMagic Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about WMG files or the SecureDoc Disk Encryption software program.

Programs which support WMG file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support WMG files. WMG 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 WMG extension?

Problems with accessing WMG may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with WMG 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 WMG files.

Step 1. Download and install SecureDoc Disk Encryption

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WMG files is that no program that can handle WMG files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the SecureDoc Disk Encryption 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 SecureDoc Disk Encryption installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit WinMagic Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of SecureDoc Disk Encryption

You still cannot access WMG files although SecureDoc Disk Encryption is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of SecureDoc Disk Encryption installed, it may not support WMG 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 SecureDoc Disk Encryption.

Step 3. Assign SecureDoc Disk Encryption to WMG files

After installing SecureDoc Disk Encryption (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open WMG files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the WMG with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where SecureDoc Disk Encryption is installed, check the Always use this app to open WMG files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with WMG extension, 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 WMG extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

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

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the WMG file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

Should it happed that the WMG 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. WMG file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

Did you receive the WMG file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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 WMG 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

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 SecureDoc Encrypted Hard Drive Control file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run SecureDoc Disk Encryption

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with SecureDoc Encrypted Hard Drive Control files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the WMG files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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