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Basic information about WS file

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

There are 12 file types using the WS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WS file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the WS file?
How to open a WS file?
What programs do I need to open a WS file?
What programs help to create and edit a WS file?
How to convert WS files to another file format?
How to convert another files to WS file format?

1.Detail information about WS file extension: Windows Script

Software programs that will open, edit or convert WS files
File type	Windows Script	Category	Executable Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	Text
Description	WS file is a Windows Script developed by Microsoft. Executable script for Windows that can incorporate JScript and VBScript routines and may include XML elements; runs when opened if Windows Scripting Host (WSH) 2.0 or later is installed.
Windows	Microsoft WScript Any text editor Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows NotePad NotePad++ SciTE Vim
macOS	TextEdit
Linux	gedit

2.Detail information about WS file extension: 1-2-3 Word Search Maker Puzzle File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert WS files
File type	1-2-3 Word Search Maker Puzzle File	Category	Data Files
Developer	Variety Games	File format	Text
Description	WS file is a 1-2-3 Word Search Maker Puzzle File developed by Variety Games.
Windows	Variety Games 1-2-3 Word Search Maker

3.Detail information about WS file extension: WonderSwan Game ROM File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert WS files
File type	WonderSwan Game ROM File	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Binary
Description	WS file is a WonderSwan Game ROM File.
Windows	Oswan Mednafen Higan
macOS	OpenEmu Oswan

4.Detail information about WS file extension: WordStar Document

Software programs that will open, edit or convert WS files
File type	WordStar Document	Category	Page Layout Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	WS file is a WordStar Document.
Windows	WordStar

5.Detail information about WS file extension: Hummingbird Exceed File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert WS files
File type	Hummingbird Exceed File	Category	Page Layout Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	WS file is a Hummingbird Exceed File.
Windows	Exceed

6.Detail information about WS file extension: IBM System I ISeries Client Access Workstation Profile

Software programs that will open, edit or convert WS files
File type	IBM System I ISeries Client Access Workstation Profile	Category	Settings Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	WS file is a IBM System I ISeries Client Access Workstation Profile.
Linux	IBM i

7.Detail information about WS file extension: Rhino 3D File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert WS files
File type	Rhino 3D File	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	WS file is a Rhino 3D File.

8.Detail information about WS file extension: SigmaNEST AutoNEST Data

Software programs that will open, edit or convert WS files
File type	SigmaNEST AutoNEST Data	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	WS file is a SigmaNEST AutoNEST Data.
Windows	SigmaNEST AutoNEST

9.Detail information about WS file extension: SmartWare Worksheet File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert WS files
File type	SmartWare Worksheet File	Category	Page Layout Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	WS file is a SmartWare Worksheet File.
Windows	SmartWare II SmartWare

10.Detail information about WS file extension: Microsoft Train Simulator World Sound File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert WS files
File type	Microsoft Train Simulator World Sound File	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	WS file is a Microsoft Train Simulator World Sound File.
Windows	Train Simulator Train Simulator 2

11.Detail information about WS file extension: The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings Script

Software programs that will open, edit or convert WS files
File type	The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings Script	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	WS file is a The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings Script.
Windows	The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

12.Detail information about WS file extension: Worksheet Builder Worksheet

Software programs that will open, edit or convert WS files
File type	Worksheet Builder Worksheet	Category	Page Layout Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	WS file is a Worksheet Builder Worksheet.

Can't open a WS 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.WS”。

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 WS extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the WS 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.