WIDGET File Extension

What is WIDGET file?

WIDGET filename suffix is mostly used for Yahoo! Widget files. Yahoo! Widget specification was created by Yahoo!. Files with WIDGET extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS, Windows platform. WIDGET file format, along with 140 other file formats, belongs to the Executable Files category. The most popular program for handling WIDGET files is Yahoo! Widgets, but users can choose among 2 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support WIDGET file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open WIDGET files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. Files with WIDGET extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with WIDGET extension?

Being unable to open files with WIDGET extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with WIDGET 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. Install Yahoo! Widgets software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WIDGET files is that no program that can handle WIDGET files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select Yahoo! Widgets or one of the recommended programs (for example, Amnesty Generator) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Yahoo! Widgets installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Yahoo! Widgets

If the problems with opening WIDGET files still occur even after installing Yahoo! Widgets, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Yahoo! Widgets is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why WIDGET files are not compatible with Yahoo! Widgets. The latest version of Yahoo! Widgets should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Yahoo! Widgets to WIDGET files

After installing Yahoo! Widgets (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open WIDGET files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

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 WIDGET file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Yahoo! Widgets installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open WIDGET files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the WIDGET file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with WIDGET extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the WIDGET is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the WIDGET file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the WIDGET in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the WIDGET file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the WIDGET file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with WIDGET extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the WIDGET 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 WIDGET 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

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Yahoo! Widget file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Yahoo! Widgets

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

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Yahoo! Widget files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle WIDGET files.

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