FIN File Extension

What is FIN file?

FIN filename suffix is mostly used for Corel WordPerfect Print Format Text files. Corel Corporation defined the Corel WordPerfect Print Format Text format standard. FIN files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with FIN extension are categorized as Document Files files. The Document Files subset comprises 574 various file formats. Users are advised to use WordPerfect Office software for managing FIN files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. WordPerfect Office software was developed by Corel Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about FIN files or the WordPerfect Office software program.

Programs which support FIN file extension

The following listing features FIN-compatible programs. FIN files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with FIN extension?

Problems with accessing FIN may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with FIN files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install WordPerfect Office software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening FIN files is that no program that can handle FIN files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download WordPerfect Office and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support FIN files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download WordPerfect Office installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Corel Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of WordPerfect Office

If you already have WordPerfect Office installed on your systems and FIN files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of WordPerfect Office installed, it may not support FIN format. The latest version of WordPerfect Office should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Corel WordPerfect Print Format Text files with WordPerfect Office

If you have the latest version of WordPerfect Office installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage FIN on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the FIN file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where WordPerfect Office is installed, check the Always use this app to open FIN files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the FIN file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select WordPerfect Office and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with FIN extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the FIN is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the FIN file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the FIN file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the FIN is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the FIN file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the FIN file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the FIN file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the FIN file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with FIN extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Corel WordPerfect Print Format Text file.

4. Check whether your system can handle WordPerfect Office

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support FIN files. Close all running programs and try opening the FIN file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Corel WordPerfect Print Format Text files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with FIN files affecting older versions of given software.

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