WIPEINFO File Extension

What is WIPEINFO file?

WIPEINFO is a file extension commonly associated with Norton Utilities Sendto files. Symantec Corporation defined the Norton Utilities Sendto format standard. WIPEINFO files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with WIPEINFO extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. Norton Utilities is by far the most used program for working with WIPEINFO files. Software named Norton Utilities was created by Symantec Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and WIPEINFO files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support WIPEINFO file extension

The following listing features WIPEINFO-compatible programs. Files with WIPEINFO 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 WIPEINFO extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening WIPEINFO files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with WIPEINFO extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Norton Utilities

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WIPEINFO files is that no program that can handle WIPEINFO files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Norton Utilities. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support WIPEINFO files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Norton Utilities installed is by going to developer’s website (Symantec Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Norton Utilities

You still cannot access WIPEINFO files although Norton Utilities is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Norton Utilities cannot handle files with WIPEINFO may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Norton Utilities is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Norton Utilities to WIPEINFO files

If you have the latest version of Norton Utilities installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage WIPEINFO 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 WIPEINFO 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 Norton Utilities installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open WIPEINFO files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with WIPEINFO extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with WIPEINFO extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the WIPEINFO is not faulty

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 WIPEINFO file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

Should it happed that the WIPEINFO is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. WIPEINFO file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

Did you receive the WIPEINFO file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with WIPEINFO extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Norton Utilities Sendto file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Norton Utilities

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with WIPEINFO 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 Norton Utilities Sendto file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle WIPEINFO files.

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