There are 10 other file types using
the WS file extension!
.ws - WordStar document
.ws - 1-2-3 Word Search Maker data
.ws - Hummingbird Exceed data
.ws - IBM System i iSeries client access workstation profile
.ws - Rhino 3D data
.ws - SigmaNEST AutoNEST data
.ws - SmartWare worksheet
.ws - Microsoft Train Simulator world sound file
.ws - The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings script
.ws - Worksheet Builder worksheet
WS file extension - Microsoft Windows script
What is ws file? How to open ws files?
File type specification:
Source code and script file type
Dangerous and malicious file type
Email attachment blocked file type
ws file icon:
The ws file extension is used by Microsoft Windows. The *.ws file contains saved Windows scripts.
Windows Script File (WSF) is a file type used by the Microsoft Windows Script Host. It allows mixing the scripting languages JScript and VBScript within a single file, or other scripting languages such as Perl, Object REXX, Python, or Kixtart if installed by the user. Windows Script File is written in simple text format and it is viewable in any text editor.
JScript is scripting language for Microsoft Internet Explorer based on ECMA standards. However JScript is also used by Active Server Pages and Windows Scripting Host.
VBScript is active scripting language modeled on Visual Basic. VBScript is used by variety Microsoft applications like Internet Explorer, Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft Scripting Host etc.
Microsoft Windows Script Host is an automation technology for Microsoft Windows operating systems that provides scripting capabilities comparable to batch files, but with a greater range of supported features.
Microsoft Windows scripts are used by variety malware applications, trojans and viruses to attack your computer. Don't run Windows scripts that are not from verified sources, or come from unknown e-mails.
Updated: April 19, 2024
The default software associated to open ws file:
Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation
A family of operating systems developed by the Microsoft Corp. The first Windows was released in 1985 as a GUI add-on to MS-DOS. MS-DOS based Windows versions were developed to 2000, when was released the last version called Windows ME. Windows based on NT core started in 1993. Windows NT family are developed to these days, the latest version is called Microsoft Windows 11.
Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) used to create applications for Microsoft Windows, Windows Mobile, .NET Framework, Silverlight as well as dynamic websites and web applications. Visual Studio is available for Windows and Mac.
List of software applications associated to the .ws file extension
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Software that open ws file - Microsoft Windows script
Programs supporting the exension ws on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open ws file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with ws file by default:
Microsoft Windows
Other suggested software:
SciTE
Microsoft Windows NotePad
Sublime Text
NotePad++ text editor
Apple macOS / Mac OS X:
Linux/Unix:
Multiplatform:
Main software associated with ws file by default:
Microsoft Visual Studio
Other suggested software:
Vim