WS1 File Extension

What is WS1 file?

Full format name of files that use WS1 extension is WordStar For Windows 1 Document. WordStar For Windows 1 Document specification was created by Michael Petrie. WS1 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. WS1 file belongs to the Document Files category just like 574 other filename extensions listed in our database. WordStar is by far the most used program for working with WS1 files. Software named WordStar was created by Michael Petrie. In order to find more detailed information on the software and WS1 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support WS1 file extension

The following listing features WS1-compatible programs. Files with WS1 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 WS1 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening WS1 files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to WordStar For Windows 1 Document files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with WS1 files.

Step 1. Download and install WordStar

Problems with opening and working with WS1 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with WS1 files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download WordStar and install it on your device. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading WordStar installed is by going to developer’s website (Michael Petrie) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of WordStar

If you already have WordStar installed on your systems and WS1 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 WordStar installed, it may not support WS1 format. The most recent version of WordStar is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open WS1 files to WordStar

After installing WordStar (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open WS1 files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the WS1 file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where WordStar is installed, check the Always use this app to open WS1 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with WS1 extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with WS1 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the WS1 for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the WS1 file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the WS1 file for viruses or malware

If the WS1 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the WS1 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. WS1 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the WS1 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 WS1 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

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

If the systems has insufficient resources to open WS1 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with WordStar For Windows 1 Document files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with WS1 files affecting older versions of given software.

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