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Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Works installed that's incompatible with your Microsoft Works Wizards File type.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- Device drivers for WWS-related hardware are out-of-date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
Quiz: Which of the following is not a MIME type?
That's Correct!
Spreadsheet MIME types do not begin with the "spreadsheet/" prefix, but instead start with the "application/" prefix. For example, an OpenDocument Spreadsheet: "application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet".
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Spreadsheet MIME types do not begin with the "spreadsheet/" prefix, but instead start with the "application/" prefix. For example, an OpenDocument Spreadsheet: "application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet".