QAD File Extension

What is QAD file?

QAD is a file extension commonly associated with Corel WordPerfect Office Thumbnail files. Corel WordPerfect Office Thumbnail specification was created by Corel Corporation. Files with QAD extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with QAD extension are categorized as Graphic Files files. The Graphic Files subset comprises 524 various file formats. The most popular program for handling QAD files is WordPerfect Office, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Corel Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theWordPerfect Office software, but also about QAD and other supported file formats.

Programs which support QAD file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support QAD files. Files with QAD suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with QAD extension?

Being unable to open files with QAD extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with QAD files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the WordPerfect Office

Problems with opening and working with QAD files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with QAD files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install WordPerfect Office. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading WordPerfect Office installed is by going to developer’s website (Corel Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

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

If you already have WordPerfect Office installed on your systems and QAD 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. The reason that WordPerfect Office cannot handle files with QAD may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of WordPerfect Office is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Corel WordPerfect Office Thumbnail 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 QAD on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the QAD with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the WordPerfect Office installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open QAD files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected QAD file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• 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 QAD extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the QAD file is complete and free of errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper QAD file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the QAD file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the QAD 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. QAD file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the QAD file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the QAD file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run WordPerfect Office

If the systems has insufficient resources to open QAD files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Corel WordPerfect Office Thumbnail file. It may be the case that the QAD files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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