WL2 File Extension

What is WL2 file?

Full format name of files that use WL2 extension is Well Logger Document Format. Files with WL2 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with WL2 extension are categorized as Text Files files. The Text Files subset comprises 440 various file formats. The most popular software that supports WL2 files is Well Logger. Software named Well Logger was created by Porpoise Media. In order to find more detailed information on the software and WL2 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support WL2 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support WL2 files. WL2 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 08/08/2020

How to open file with WL2 extension?

Being unable to open files with WL2 extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with WL2 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install Well Logger

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WL2 files is that no program that can handle WL2 files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Well Logger developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Well Logger installed is by going to developer’s website (Porpoise Media) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Well Logger and update if needed

If you already have Well Logger installed on your systems and WL2 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that Well Logger cannot handle files with WL2 may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Well Logger should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Well Logger to WL2 files

If you have the latest version of Well Logger installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage WL2 on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the WL2 file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Well Logger is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open WL2 files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected WL2 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with WL2 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the WL2 for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the WL2 file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The WL2 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the WL2 file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the WL2 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the WL2 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic WL2 file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the WL2 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access 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 Well Logger Document Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Well Logger

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with WL2 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Well Logger Document Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with WL2 files affecting older versions of given software.

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