WWS File Description

Writer:   |   Refreshed: November 26, 2018

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WWS File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that WWS files are associated with three unique file types (the most prevalent being the Microsoft Works Wizards File format) and can be viewed primarily with Microsoft Works, including three other known software applications (listed below). Generally, these files are considered Settings Files, but they can also be Data Files.

WWS files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows and Mac operating systems. WWS files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

If you would like to learn more about WWS files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic WWS file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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Sorts of WWS Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Dominant WWS File Type

.WWS
Formatting:.wws
Type:Microsoft Works Wizards File

WWS files were used in some older version of Microsoft Works for wizard files. Microsoft Works was an older office suite produced by Microsoft before Microsoft Office suite.

Author: Microsoft Corporation
Group:Settings Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wws

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Works Wizards File:


Microsoft Works by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac

Alternative WWS Types

.WWS
Formatting:.wws
Type:Microsoft Autoroute User Information File

WWS file is an user information data used by Microsoft Autoroute (also known as Microsoft Streets & Trips), a trip planning and mapping software.

Author: Microsoft Corporation
Group:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Autoroute User Information File Files:


Microsoft AutoRoute by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Microsoft Streets & Trips by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
.WWS
Formatting:.wws
Type:Writing With Symbols Document File

WWS file extension is associated with the Writing With Symbols, an old and discontinued word and symbol processor.

Author: Widgit Software
Group:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Writing With Symbols Document File Files:


Writing with Symbols by Widgit Software

Compatible with:

Windows

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WWS Requests


Browser Hierarchy

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Understanding WWS Issues


Issues Opening WWS Files

Microsoft Works is Not Installed

You attempt to load your WWS file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The WWS File Extension". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Works for %%os%% installed. The OS won't know what to do with your WWS file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your WWS, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Microsoft Works Requires Update

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Works installed that's incompatible with your Microsoft Works Wizards File type. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Works (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This issue mainly occurs when your Microsoft Works Wizards File file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Works than you have on your PC.


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


Regardless, most of the WWS file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Microsoft Works installed.


Additional WWS Opening Issues

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Works installed, you can still experience difficulties opening WWSs. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening WWS files. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for WWS
  • Deletion of the WWS file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Corrupt install of Microsoft Works or other WWS-related program
  • Your WWS file is corrupted (issues with your Microsoft Works Wizards File file itself)
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your WWS
  • Device drivers for WWS-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Microsoft Works Wizards File file

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