WPA File Extension

What is WPA file?

Full format name of files that use WPA extension is ACT! Word Processing Document. WPA files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. WPA file belongs to the Text Files category just like 440 other filename extensions listed in our database. Act! is by far the most used program for working with WPA files. On the official website of The Sage Group plc developer not only will you find detailed information about theAct! software, but also about WPA and other supported file formats.

Programs which support WPA file extension

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

Problems with accessing WPA may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to ACT! Word Processing Document files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install Act!

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports WPA files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Act! and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support WPA files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Act! website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Act!

If you already have Act! installed on your systems and WPA 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. If you have an older version of Act! installed, it may not support WPA format. The most recent version of Act! is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Act! to WPA files

If you have the latest version of Act! installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage WPA on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the WPA file and choose 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 Act! installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open WPA files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

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

Step 4. Check the WPA for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the WPA file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the WPA file for viruses or malware

If the WPA is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the WPA file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the WPA file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the WPA 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. If the WPA file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the ACT! Word Processing Document file.

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

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with ACT! Word Processing Document file. It may be the case that the WPA files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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