Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .widget file [ add info ]
WIDGET files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing WIDGET file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with WIDGET extension. However, it should be remembered that WIDGET file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Yahoo! Widget Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning WIDGET files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with WIDGET extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.widget file extension
Category: Executables
OS | Software |
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Yahoo! Widgets |
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Yahoo! Widgets |
.widget file extension
Category: Executables
OS | Software |
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Microsoft Windows Mobile SDK Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 with Windows Mobile Developer Tool Kit plug-in |
.widget file extension
Category: Internet Files
OS | Software |
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HybridJava Compiler Text editor |
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HybridJava Compiler Text editor |
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HybridJava Compiler Text editor |
If WIDGET file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a WIDGET file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open WIDGET file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing WIDGET in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit WIDGET format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.