Understanding WCM Issues
Frequent WCM Opening Issues
Missing Corel WordPerfect X8
If you attempt to load your WCM file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open WCM Files". When this happens, it is commonly due to Corel WordPerfect X8 missing in %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.
Tip: If you know of another program that can open your WCM file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.
Corel WordPerfect X8 Requires Update
In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a WordPerfect Macro file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Installing the latest version of Corel WordPerfect X8 from Corel is recommended. Your WordPerfect Macro file was probably created by a newer release of Corel WordPerfect X8 than what's currently installed your computer.
Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the WCM file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.
Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening WCM files are due to having the wrong version of Corel WordPerfect X8 installed.
More Causes of Problems Opening WCMs
In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Corel WordPerfect X8 will resolve your issue. If you're still experiencing problems opening WCM files, there could be other computer problems. Problems unrelated to software:
- WCM file type Registry entries are wrong
- Corruption of the WCM file description inside the Registry
- Corel WordPerfect X8 or another WCM application experienced a flawed installation
- The WCM itself is corrupted
- Malware-tainted WCM file can't be opened
- Device drivers of the hardware associated with your WCM file are corrupt or out-of-date
- Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the WordPerfect Macro format
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