WMO File Extension

What is WMO file?

Full format name of files that use WMO extension is World Of Warcraft World Map Object. World Of Warcraft World Map Object format was developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Files with WMO extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS, Windows platform. WMO file format, along with 1509 other file formats, belongs to the Game Files category. The most popular program for handling WMO files is World of Warcraft, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. World of Warcraft software was developed by Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about WMO files or the World of Warcraft software program.

Programs which support WMO file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with WMO files, divided into 2 categories based on operating system on which they are available. WMO 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 WMO extension?

Being unable to open files with WMO extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with WMO 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 WMO files.

Step 1. Get the World of Warcraft

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports WMO files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the World of Warcraft developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support WMO files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download World of Warcraft installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of World of Warcraft and update if needed

You still cannot access WMO files although World of Warcraft 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. If you have an older version of World of Warcraft installed, it may not support WMO 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 World of Warcraft.

Step 3. Assign World of Warcraft to WMO files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate WMO files with latest version of World of Warcraft 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

• Clicking the WMO 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
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where World of Warcraft is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open WMO files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the WMO file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with WMO extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the WMO for errors

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

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

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

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

If you obtained the problematic WMO file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with WMO extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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 World Of Warcraft World Map Object file.

4. Check whether your system can handle World of Warcraft

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

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 World Of Warcraft World Map Object files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle WMO files.

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