How to open WLM file extension?

The author of advice: Mr Brankiewicz

WLM files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing WLM file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with WLM extension. However, it should be remembered that WLM file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is CompW Image Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.

So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning WLM files and search for its solution.



A list of programs supporting files types with WLM extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.

  • CompW Image Format

    .wlm file extension

    Category: Graphic Files

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    OS Software
    Windows XnView XnView
  • HP-UX Workload Manager Configuration

    .wlm file extension

    Category: Configuration Files


    OS Software
    Windows HP-UX 11i Web Server Suite HP-UX 11i Web Server Suite
 

How to check if a file we want to open is not infected by malware or viruses?

  • Download Malware/viruses removal tool from WLM files in the Windows system.
  • Click “Start scanning” and wait until the programme performs the scanning process on your computer.

What are the reasons of errors concerning WLM extension of files?

The problem that often causes damage concerning WLM extension are Windows system registry errors. That is why, in the first place it is recommended to:

  • Scan computer in order to identify, repair and open the WLM file
  • Check system registry from the angle of hidden errors
  • Repair file’s associations with programs in the system registry

If you are not sure if the above problems concern you, you should consider other frequent irregularities:

  • You do not have an appropriate application installed that supports WLM file extension
  • WLM file is corrupted
  • The application’s version necessary to open the file is not correct
  • The file is not assigned to an appropriate program

Solving problems with WLM files

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If WLM 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 WLM 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 WLM 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 WLM 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 WLM format. It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.


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