WSI File Extension

What is WSI file?

WSI is a file extension commonly associated with Wise Package Studio Installer Package files. Symantec defined the Wise Package Studio Installer Package format standard. WSI file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. WSI file belongs to the Data Files category just like 1326 other filename extensions listed in our database. Wise Package Studio is by far the most used program for working with WSI files. Software named Wise Package Studio was created by Symantec Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and WSI files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support WSI file extension

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

Being unable to open files with WSI extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Wise Package Studio Installer Package files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install Wise Package Studio software

Problems with opening and working with WSI files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with WSI files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Wise Package Studio. 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 Wise Package Studio installed is by going to developer’s website (Symantec Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Wise Package Studio and update if needed

You still cannot access WSI files although Wise Package Studio is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Wise Package Studio installed, it may not support WSI format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Wise Package Studio.

Step 3. Associate Wise Package Studio Installer Package files with Wise Package Studio

If you have the latest version of Wise Package Studio installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage WSI 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 WSI 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
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Wise Package Studio is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open WSI files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected WSI 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
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with WSI extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the WSI for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the WSI file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the WSI file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the WSI file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the WSI file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the WSI file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the WSI 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. If the WSI 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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Wise Package Studio Installer Package file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Wise Package Studio

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Wise Package Studio Installer Package 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 WSI files affecting older versions of given software.

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