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Basic information about WTMP file

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

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


1.Detail information about WTMP file extension: Microsoft Word For Mac 5 Temporary

File type Microsoft Word For Mac 5 Temporary Category Misc Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description WTMP file is a Microsoft Word For Mac 5 Temporary developed by Microsoft Corporation. Full format name of files that use WTMP extension is Microsoft Word For Mac 5 Temporary. Microsoft Corporation defined the Microsoft Word For Mac 5 Temporary format standard. WTMP file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Windows system platform. WTMP file format, along with 3591 other file formats, belongs to the Various Files category. The most popular program for handling WTMP files is Microsoft Word, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theMicrosoft Word software, but also about WTMP and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WTMP files

Windows		 Microsoft Word

macOS		 Microsoft Office



Can't open a WTMP 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.WTMP”。

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 WTMP extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the WTMP 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.