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Basic information about W98 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension W98（*.W98 or *.w98）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the W98 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the W98 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the W98 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support W98 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the W98 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the W98 file?
  • How to open a W98 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a W98 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a W98 file?
  • How to convert W98 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to W98 file format?


1.Detail information about W98 file extension: Microsoft Windows 98 Related Data

File type Microsoft Windows 98 Related Data Category Misc Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description W98 file is a Microsoft Windows 98 Related Data developed by Microsoft Corporation. W98 filename suffix is mostly used for Microsoft Windows 98 Related Data files. Microsoft Windows 98 Related Data specification was created by Microsoft Corporation. Files with W98 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with W98 extension are categorized as Various Files files. The Various Files subset comprises 3591 various file formats. The software recommended for managing W98 files is Microsoft Windows. Microsoft Windows software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about W98 files or the Microsoft Windows software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert W98 files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows



Can't open a W98 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.W98”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the W98 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support W98 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of W98 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a W98 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a W98 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a W98 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the W98 file is damaged.
  • Whether the W98 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the W98 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the W98 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the W98 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a W98 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a W98 file.

If the W98 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.