Sorts of WTMP Files

Dominant WTMP File Type

.WTMP

File Name:	.wtmp
File Type:	Microsoft Word For Mac 5 Temporary File

Files with WTMP extension were associated with Microsoft Word for Mac operating system. Microsoft Word is the most common documents writing tool. The WTMP files were used for temporary files in Microsoft Word Mac. Currently, these type of files are obsolete.

Programmer:	Microsoft Corporation
Group:	Temporary Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wtmp

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Word For Mac 5 Temporary File:

Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

More WTMP Files

.WTMP

File Name:	.wtmp
File Type:	Partial Torrent Download File

The WTMP file extension is related to torrent users. This file normally uses BitTorrent protocol and contains partly downloaded data such as audio, documents or movies. The file ends up being corrupted in case download is not completed successfully.

Programmer:	BitTorrent
Group:	Temporary Files

Software Programs That Open Partial Torrent Download File Files:

BitTorrent by BitTorrent

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

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Understanding WTMP Issues

Troubles Opening WTMP Files

Missing Microsoft Word

Double-clicking your WTMP file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open WTMP File". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Word missing in %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your WTMP with Microsoft Word, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: Another WTMP-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Microsoft Word is Out-of-Date

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Word installed that's incompatible with your Microsoft Word For Mac 5 Temporary File type. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Word. The primary cause of this problem is that your Microsoft Word For Mac 5 Temporary File file was created by a different (newer) version of Microsoft Word than what's installed.

Tip: If you right-click on your WTMP file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Conclusion: The majority of WTMP file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Word version installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading WTMP Files

You can still experience errors opening WTMP files even with the latest version of Microsoft Word installed on your PC. If you're still experiencing problems opening WTMP files, there could be other computer problems. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• WTMP file type Registry entries are wrong
• Unintentional removal of the description of the WTMP file inside the Windows Registry
• Corrupt install of Microsoft Word or other WTMP-related program
• WTMP file corruption
• Past or present virus infection has affected your WTMP
• Hardware related to WTMPs has device driver corruption
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Microsoft Word For Mac 5 Temporary File files