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Microsoft Windows script
File type: Dangerous and malicious file, Email attachment blocked file, Source code and script file
Files with ws extension are in most cases various script files for Microsoft Windows. The ws script files are executed via Microsoft Windows Scripting Host service that allows mixing the scripting languages, such as JScript and VBScript within a single file.
Found 11 different file type records with the same ws filename suffix.
File type category:
Dangerous and malicious file
Email attachment blocked file
Source code and script file
Date updated: December 31, 2024
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.
To run script sequence double click on *.ws file. To view content of WS file use any text editor.
There is no way how to transform *.ws files to other formats.
Software applications that can open ws files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Linux/Unix
Multiplatform
Software applications that can edit ws files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Linux/Unix
Multiplatform
Software capable of saving ws files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Linux/Unix
Multiplatform
Software apps that create ws files:
Multiplatform
Software applications that handle other tasks involving ws files:
Microsoft Windows
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: October 11, 2018
The ws file extension is associated with the 1-2-3 Word Search Maker, an utility for Microsoft Windows that allows users to create high quality word search puzzles.
The ws file stores various data used for internal purposes of the application.
Probably not meant to be accessed by the user.
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving ws files:
Microsoft Windows
File type category:
Document file
Date updated: June 28, 2019
Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.
The ws file extension is associated with the Exceed, a server software that helps users to access to X applications from Microsoft Windows platforms.
The ws file stores various data used for internal purposes of the Exceed.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving ws files:
Microsoft Windows
File type category:
Settings, options, themes or skins file
Date updated: September 2, 2019
The ws file extension is associated with the IBM System iSeries midrange computer systems with IBM i operating system.
The ws file contains client access workstation profile used to configure access to IBM i.
Probably not meant to be accessed by the user.
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
File type category:
Audio and sound file
Game file
Date updated: March 29, 2013
The WS file extension is associated with the Microsoft Train Simulator a railway and train simulation computer game for Microsoft Windows operating system. The .ws file stores world sound played in the game.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving ws files:
Microsoft Windows
File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file
Date updated: September 25, 2018
The ws file extension is associated with the Rhino 3D ver. 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, a 3D modeling and rendering tool for Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS X (macOS) operating systems.
The ws file stores various data used for internal purposes of the Rhino.
Use compatible tools to work with *.ws files.
Probably can be converted to other formats.
Software applications that can open ws files:
Multiplatform
Software applications that can edit ws files:
Multiplatform
Software capable of saving ws files:
Multiplatform
Software apps that create ws files:
Multiplatform
Software applications that handle other tasks involving ws files:
Multiplatform
File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file
Date updated: June 5, 2018
The ws file extension is associated with the SigmaNEST AutoNEST, a rectangular and manual nesting NC programming solution for plasma, waterjet, oxyfuel, and router machines.
The ws file stores various data used for internal purposes of the app.
Probably not meant to be accessed by the user.
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Software applications that can open ws files:
Microsoft Windows
Software applications that can edit ws files:
Microsoft Windows
Software capable of saving ws files:
Microsoft Windows
Software apps that create ws files:
Microsoft Windows
Software applications that handle other tasks involving ws files:
Microsoft Windows
File type category:
Document file
Date updated: August 21, 2018
The ws file extension is associated with the SmartWare a programming platform for Microsoft Windows that also contains word processor, spreadsheet, and communication modules.
The ws file stores worksheet created in SmartWare.
Use SmartWare to open *.ws worksheet files.
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Software applications that can open ws files:
Microsoft Windows
Software applications that can edit ws files:
Microsoft Windows
Software capable of saving ws files:
Microsoft Windows
Software apps that create ws files:
Microsoft Windows
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: September 5, 2018
The ws file extension is also used for one of the game files in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings RPG game.
This type of .ws file contains various game scripts for stuff like game machanics, behaviors etc.
Possibly can be opened using any text editor and modified.
This file type is not meant for conversion.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving ws files:
Microsoft Windows
File type category:
Document file
Date updated: May 4, 2018
Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.
The ws file extension is associated with the WordStar (version 5.0-6.0) a word processing software for DOS and later for Microsoft Windows operating systems. The ws file stores document.
WordStar is legacy product.
Use WordStar to open .ws document files.
Probably can be converted to other formats.
File type category:
Document file
Date updated: August 5, 2016
Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.
The ws file extension is associated with the Worksheet Builder, a software for Microsoft Windows operating system, which allows users to create worksheets.
The ws file contains worksheet from Worksheet Builder.
Use Worksheet Builder to open *.ws files.