WDF File Description

Writer:   |   Revised: December 05, 2018

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WDF File Summary

The WDF File Extension has six different file types (mostly seen as the Workshare Compare DeltaFile format) and can be opened with nine distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Workshare (Workshare Compare software). Although WDF files are traditionally categorized as Data Files, they can also be System Files or Game Files.

We have found WDF files on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. The main WDF file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

Interested to learn more about the WDF File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens WDF files, and other troubleshooting tips.

Low
File Type Popularity
4883
Rank

/ 11690

Active

Status

5

December

2018

Edited

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WDF Types

  6 known file types use this extension

Leading WDF Type

.WDF
Formatting:.wdf
Classification:Workshare Compare DeltaFile

Data file contains document created by Workshare Compare, an application used to compare documents.

Developer: Workshare
Group:Data Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wdf

Software Programs That Open The Workshare Compare DeltaFile:


Workshare Compare by Workshare

Windows

Alternative WDF Types

.WDF
Formatting:.wdf
Classification:Windows Driver Foundation File
.WDF
Formatting:.wdf
Classification:WinGenea Genealogy File
.WDF
Formatting:.wdf
Classification:Wiimm Disc File
.WDF
Formatting:.wdf
Classification:Wintech Drawing File
.WDF
Formatting:.wdf
Classification:Wonderland Adventures Media File

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WDF Requests


Top Windows Operating Systems

7108.1XP8Windows 7: 46%Windows 10: 45%Windows 8.1: 5%Windows XP: 3%Windows 8: 1%
7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)

Operating System Rankings

WindowsAndroidiOSMacintoshLinuxWindows: 83%Android: 12%iOS: 3%Macintosh: 2%Linux: 1%
Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Sources of WDF Problems


Common Problems Opening WDF Files

Missing Workshare Compare

If you attempt to load your WDF file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open WDF Files". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Workshare Compare for - installed on your computer. You won't be able to double-click to open your WDF because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: If you don't have Workshare Compare installed, and you know of another program to open your WDF file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Obsolete Version of Workshare Compare

In other instances, your Workshare Compare DeltaFile file version may not be supported by your version of Workshare Compare. If you've got the wrong version of Workshare Compare installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is predominately due to having a Workshare Compare DeltaFile file version that was created by a newer version of Workshare Compare than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your WDF file and clicking "Properties".


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening WDF files are due to having the wrong version of Workshare Compare installed.


Other WDF File Issues

You can still experience errors opening WDF files even with the latest version of Workshare Compare installed on your PC. If you're still experiencing problems opening WDF files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

  • WDF file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Deletion of the WDF file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Workshare Compare or another WDF application experienced a flawed installation
  • Your WDF can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • The WDF is infected with a virus
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your WDF file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Workshare Compare DeltaFile file successfully

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