WYS File Extension

What is WYS file?

WYS is a file extension commonly associated with WyBuild Server files. wyDay defined the WyBuild Server format standard. Files with WYS extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. WYS file belongs to the Settings Files category just like 1305 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing WYS files is wyBuild. wyBuild software was developed by wyDay, and on its official website you may find more information about WYS files or the wyBuild software program.

Programs which support WYS file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support WYS files. WYS files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with WYS extension?

Being unable to open files with WYS extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with WYS files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with WYS files.

Step 1. Install wyBuild software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WYS files is that no program that can handle WYS files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the wyBuild developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support WYS files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit wyBuild website and download the installer.

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

If you already have wyBuild installed on your systems and WYS files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why WYS files are not compatible with wyBuild. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using wyBuild.

Step 3. Associate WyBuild Server files with wyBuild

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with WYS extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select wyBuild and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with WYS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

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

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

1. The WYS may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

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

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

Did you receive the WYS 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 WYS 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. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the WyBuild Server file.

4. Check whether your system can handle wyBuild

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with WyBuild Server files. It may be the case that the WYS files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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