Known WSE Files

Primary WSE File Association

.WSE

File Name:	.wse
Group:	Wise File Format

A file bearing the WSE extension is mainly called Wise file, nonetheless, there are numerous file types that may use this file extension. WSE file is associated with Wise Installer suite developed by Symantec Corporation.

Company:	Symantec Corporation
Division:	Data Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wse

Software Programs That Open The Wise File Format:

Wise Package Studio by Symantec Corporation

Windows

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WSE Troubleshooting

Troubles Opening WSE Files

Wise Package Studio Not Present

You attempt to load your WSE file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The WSE File Extension". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Wise Package Studio isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your WSE because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: When another WSE application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Wise Package Studio Requires Update

Your Wise File Format file is incompatible with Wise Package Studio because you might have the wrong version installed. If you do not have the proper version Wise Package Studio (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. Your Wise File Format file was probably created by a newer release of Wise Package Studio than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of WSE file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: Not having the right Wise Package Studio version on your computer can cause problems opening WSE files.

Other Causes of WSE File Opening Problems

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Wise Package Studio will resolve your issue. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening WSE files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Windows Registry WSE file paths that are incorrect
• Deletion of the WSE file description from the Registry by mistake
• Wise Package Studio or another WSE application experienced a flawed installation
• Your WSE can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• WSE file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Hardware associated with WSE has outdated drivers
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Wise File Format files