WIQ Types

Principal WIQ Type

.WIQ

File Ext:	.wiq
Class:	Microsoft Visual Studio Work Item Query Data

The WIQ file extension is mostly linked with Microsoft Visual Studio, a software development tool used for creating web applications, websites, mobile apps and Windows programs. The WIQ file acts as a storage for work items like tasks and bugs.

Author:	Microsoft Corporation
File Category:	Data Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wiq

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Visual Studio Work Item Query Data:

Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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Sources of WIQ Problems

Troubles Opening WIQ Files

Microsoft Visual Studio Not Present

You attempt to load your WIQ file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The WIQ File Extension". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft Visual Studio for %%os%% installed on your computer. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the WIQ file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

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

Microsoft Visual Studio Requires Update

Your Microsoft Visual Studio Work Item Query Data file is incompatible with Microsoft Visual Studio because you might have the wrong version installed. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. This issue mainly occurs when your Microsoft Visual Studio Work Item Query Data file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Visual Studio than you have on your PC.

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

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening WIQ files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of WIQ File Opening Problems

You can still experience errors opening WIQ files even with the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed on your PC. If you are continuing to have errors with loading WIQ files, other external issues might be to blame. Issues that aren't software-related:

• WIQ file type Registry entries are wrong
• Deletion of the WIQ file description from the Registry by mistake
• Microsoft Visual Studio or another WIQ application experienced a flawed installation
• WIQ file corruption
• Malware-tainted WIQ file can't be opened
• Device drivers for WIQ-related hardware are out-of-date
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Microsoft Visual Studio Work Item Query Data files