WPOST File Extension

What is WPOST file?

WPOST filename suffix is mostly used for Windows Live Writer Post Format files. Windows Live Writer Post Format specification was created by Microsoft. WPOST files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. WPOST file format, along with 1326 other file formats, belongs to the Data Files category. The software recommended for managing WPOST files is Windows Live Writer. Software named Windows Live Writer was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and WPOST files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support WPOST file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support WPOST files. Files with WPOST 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 WPOST extension?

Problems with accessing WPOST may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with WPOST extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install Windows Live Writer

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WPOST files is that no program that can handle WPOST files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Windows Live Writer 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. The safest method of downloading Windows Live Writer installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Windows Live Writer

If you already have Windows Live Writer installed on your systems and WPOST files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Windows Live Writer installed, it may not support WPOST 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 Windows Live Writer.

Step 3. Set the default application to open WPOST files to Windows Live Writer

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate WPOST files with latest version of Windows Live Writer you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the WPOST file and choose 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 Windows Live Writer is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open WPOST files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with WPOST 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....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with WPOST extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the WPOST 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 WPOST file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the WPOST file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the WPOST is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the WPOST file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If the WPOST file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with WPOST 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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Windows Live Writer Post Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Windows Live Writer

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Windows Live Writer Post Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle WPOST files.

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