What's the WP6 File?

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WP6 File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that WP6 files are associated with only a single known file type, the WordPerfect 6 Document format, and can be viewed with the Corel WordPerfect X8 software package (developed by Corel). The WP6 File Extension are listed predominantly as Text Files.

The WP6 File Extension can be viewed on the Windows operating system. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. WP6 files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about WP6 files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your WP6 file.

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Chief WP6 Description

.WP6
File Name:.wp6
Class:WordPerfect 6 Document

The WP6 file is a word processing document primarily linked with WordPerfect 6.x, the first and earlier version of WordPerfect that included a graphical mode and designed for DOS. The file may consist of text styles like Italics, underlined and bold.

Organization: Corel
Function:Text Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wp6

Software Programs That Open The WordPerfect 6 Document:


Corel WordPerfect X8 by Corel

Windows

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WP6 Demand


File Extension Device Breakdown (desktop / mobile / tablet)

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


WP6 Troubleshooting


Typical WP6 Opening Challenges

Corel WordPerfect X8 Removed

If you attempt to load your WP6 file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open WP6 Files". Usually, this is because you do not have Corel WordPerfect X8 for %%os%% installed. The typical path of opening your WP6 with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens WP6 files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Outdated Corel WordPerfect X8

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a WordPerfect 6 Document file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Visit the Corel website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Corel WordPerfect X8. The primary cause of this problem is that your WordPerfect 6 Document file was created by a different (newer) version of Corel WordPerfect X8 than what's installed.


Tip: Investigate your WP6 file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Summary: Not having the right Corel WordPerfect X8 version on your computer can cause problems opening WP6 files.


Additional WP6 Opening Issues

You can still experience errors opening WP6 files even with the latest version of Corel WordPerfect X8 installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening WP6s. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for WP6
  • Deletion of the WP6 file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Defective install of a WP6 program, such as Corel WordPerfect X8
  • File corruption affecting your WP6 file
  • The WP6 is infected with a virus
  • Hardware associated with WP6 has outdated drivers
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the WordPerfect 6 Document file

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