In daily life and work, WPS Office is a popular office software, which provides a variety of functions such as word processing, calculation, and presentation production. However, there are times when we may encounter a situation where WPS suddenly fails to open any file, which not only affects our work efficiency but can also lead to the loss of important data. In order to help you solve this problem, this article will introduce in detail the possible reasons that cause WPS not to open files and the corresponding solutions.
Sometimes, incorrect file association settings can cause WPS to fail to open files. For example, a file type that should have been opened by WPS is incorrectly linked to another program.
Right-click on a WPS file and select "Open With" - >Select Default Program".
Select WPS software from the pop-up list and check "Always open with this app." xxx file" and click "OK".
Software conflicts, plug-in issues, or malfunctions of the WPS program itself can all cause files to fail to open.
Try restarting your WPS or computer to see if that resolves the issue.
Check whether there is an updated version of WPS and upgrade it.
Disable or uninstall the recently installed WPS plugin.
If the problem persists, try repairing or reinstalling WPS.
Files can get corrupted during use due to various reasons such as improper closure of the program or virus attack.
Try to use WPS's Document Repair feature to recover your files.
If you have a backup, try restoring the files from the backup.
Try to repair corrupted files using a professional file repair tool.
Sometimes, a newly installed system update or driver update may cause incompatibilities between WPS and the system.
Check for system updates and make sure all drivers are up to date.
If the problem appears after a system update, consider uninstalling the latest system patch to see if that resolves the problem.
Run WPS in compatibility mode (right-click the WPS icon -> Properties -> Compatibility -> run in compatibility mode).
The permission settings for a file may prevent WPS from opening the file, especially in a multi-user computer environment.
Make sure you have sufficient permissions to access and modify the file.
Try running WPS as administrator.
A1: When multiple WPS files cannot be opened at the same time, and these files are stored in different locations, there is a high chance of file corruption. Also, if a file gets an error message like "File is corrupted" or "File cannot be read" when trying to open it, this is also a sign of file corruption.
A2: Yes, you can adjust the associated programs for specific file types in the "Default Programs" settings in the Control Panel without having to uninstall WPS.
A3: If you don't have a backup, you can try to use a third-party file repair tool. Such tools are usually capable of recovering files that are corrupted due to various reasons. Note, however, that this repair is not always able to fully restore the file to its original state.
A4: In order to prevent file corruption, it is recommended that you back up your important files regularly, use reliable antivirus software to protect your computer from malware, and make sure that your computer has a stable power supply** to avoid file corruption due to power issues.
With the methods above, you should be able to fix most of the issues that cause WPS not to open files. If the problem persists, it is recommended to contact WPS's official customer service or technical support for further assistance.