WZS File Extension

What is WZS file?

WZS is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft Word Wizard files. Microsoft Corporation defined the Microsoft Word Wizard format standard. WZS file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. WZS file format, along with 1205 other file formats, belongs to the Developer Files category. Microsoft Office supports WZS files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. Microsoft Office software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about WZS files or the Microsoft Office software program.

Programs which support WZS file extension

The following listing features WZS-compatible programs. WZS 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 WZS extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening WZS files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with WZS 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 WZS files.

Step 1. Download and install Microsoft Office

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports WZS files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select Microsoft Office or one of the recommended programs (for example, Microsoft Word) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support WZS 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 Microsoft Office website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Microsoft Office

If you already have Microsoft Office installed on your systems and WZS files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why WZS files are not compatible with Microsoft Office. The most recent version of Microsoft Office is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open WZS files to Microsoft Office

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the WZS file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Microsoft Office installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open WZS files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected WZS file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• 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 WZS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

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

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the WZS file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. WZS file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the WZS file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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. If the WZS file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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 Microsoft Word Wizard file.

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

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with WZS 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 Microsoft Word Wizard file. It may be the case that the WZS files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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