How to open and convert files with ~WS file extension

The ~ws file extension related to directory $Windows.~BT used by Windows 10 operating system. The $Windows.~WS file stores data for updating of Windows operating system.

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~WS file extension - Microsoft Windows 10 update directory

What is ~ws file? How to open ~ws files?

File type specification:

Various data file type

The~ws file extension is associated with the Microsoft Windows 10 operating systems for desktop, tablets and smart phones developed by Microsoft.

The $Windows.~WS is directory that stores data for update purposes of Windows 10.

The default software associated to ~ws file type:

Microsoft Windows 10

Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Windows 10 is operating system for desktop, laptop and tablet computers. Windows 10 is familiar and easy to use, with lots of similarities to Windows 7 including the Start menu.

Windows 10 comes with great built-in apps like Edge, Maps, Photos, Mail & Calendar, Music, Movies & TV. And these apps use OneDrive to back up your information and sync seamlessly across your Windows 10 devices.

Help how to open ~WS files:

Due the variability and uncertainty of this file type group, there is no general information available, about how to open this various data file format. However most files with extension from this group are usually not meant to be opened or viewed directly. If there are associated applications or programs listed below the extension description, you can always try to check their website for additional informations on their forums or other type of customer support.

For general information try to look at:
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How to convert file with extension ~WS:

Due the variability and uncertainty of this file type group, there is no general information available, about how to convert this various data file format. However most files with extension from this group are usually not in formats, which can be converted. If there are associated applications or programs listed below the extension description, you can always try to check their website for additional informations on their forums or other type of customer support.

List of recommended software applications associated to the .~ws file extension

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that can be done with the file: like open ~ws file, edit ~ws file, convert ~ws file, view ~ws file, play ~ws file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with ~ws file - Microsoft Windows 10 update directory

Click on the software link for more information about Microsoft Windows 10. Microsoft Windows 10 uses ~ws file type for its internal purposes and/or also by different way than common edit or open file actions (eg. to install/execute/support an application itself, to store application or user data, configure program etc.).

Microsoft Windows:

Microsoft Windows 10

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