Known WCINV Files

Dominant WCINV File Type

.WCINV

File ID:	.wcinv
Type:	Windows Meeting Space Invitation File

A WCINV file is an invitation created by the Windows Vista peer-to-peer collaboration program Windows Meeting Space. It stores an invitation created to share with other users in order to invite them to join a meeting.

Programmer:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Uncommon Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wcinv

Software Programs That Open The Windows Meeting Space Invitation File:

Windows Meeting Space by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening WCINV Files

Frequent WCINV Opening Issues

Windows Meeting Space is Not Installed

You attempt to load your WCINV file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The WCINV File Extension". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Windows Meeting Space isn't installed on your PC. 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 have another software that you know opens WCINV files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Obsolete Version of Windows Meeting Space

In other instances, your Windows Meeting Space Invitation File file version may not be supported by your version of Windows Meeting Space. If you've got the wrong version of Windows Meeting Space installed, you'll need to install the correct version. The primary cause of this problem is that your Windows Meeting Space Invitation File file was created by a different (newer) version of Windows Meeting Space than what's installed.

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

Conclusion: The majority of WCINV file opening issues are due to not having the correct Windows Meeting Space version installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading WCINV Files

Errors opening Windows Meeting Space Invitation File files can still occur even with the latest Windows Meeting Space software installed on your computer. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening WCINVs. Problems unrelated to software:

• File references in the Windows Registry for WCINV are wrong
• Unintentional removal of the description of the WCINV file inside the Windows Registry
• Defective install of a WCINV program, such as Windows Meeting Space
• Your WCINV can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Malware-tainted WCINV file can't be opened
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your WCINV file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Windows Meeting Space Invitation File format