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Basic information about WRK file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WRK（*.WRK or *.wrk）, 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 WRK file yourself.

There are 4 file types using the WRK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WRK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WRK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WRK file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WRK file?
  • How to open a WRK file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WRK file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WRK file?
  • How to convert WRK files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WRK file format?


1.Detail information about WRK file extension: SQL Server Log Shipping File

File type SQL Server Log Shipping File Category Database Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description WRK file is a SQL Server Log Shipping File developed by Microsoft. Database backup file created by SQL Server, a relational database management system (RDBMS); saves a backup of transaction logs while they are being copied to secondary storage; renamed to ".trn" when the backup is complete.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WRK files

Windows		 Microsoft SQL Server 2016


2.Detail information about WRK file extension: Cakewalk Music Project

File type Cakewalk Music Project Category Audio Files
Developer Cakewalk File format N/A
Description WRK file is a Cakewalk Music Project developed by Cakewalk.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WRK files

Windows		 Cakewalk SONAR X3


3.Detail information about WRK file extension: Lotus Symphony Spreadsheet

File type Lotus Symphony Spreadsheet Category Spreadsheet Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WRK file is a Lotus Symphony Spreadsheet.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WRK files


4.Detail information about WRK file extension: Pension Administration System Work File

File type Pension Administration System Work File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WRK file is a Pension Administration System Work File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WRK files



Can't open a WRK 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.WRK”。

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 WRK extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support WRK 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 WRK 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 WRK file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a WRK 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 WRK file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the WRK 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.