Opening WIPEINFO Files

The WIPEINFO file type is primarily associated with Norton Utilities.

WIPEINFOFile Extension WIPEINFO
File extension: WIPEINFO
File type:  Sendto File

What is a WIPEINFO file?

WIPEINFO files mostly belong to Norton Utilities by Symantec Corporation. Use our "Online WIPEINFO Text Viewer" below to analyze your WIPEINFO file and to see all text it contains.

How to open WIPEINFO files

You need a suitable software like Norton Utilities to open a WIPEINFO file. You need a suitable software like Norton Utilities from Symantec Corporation to open a WIPEINFO file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your WIPEINFO file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a WIPEINFO file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online WIPEINFO Text Viewer

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.WIPEINFO File Won't Open? Here is What You Can Do

Because .WIPEINFO files can originate from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: If found during disk maintenance or received from an IT admin, it likely belongs to Symantec's Norton Utilities as a "Sendto" file.
  2. Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text editor or hex viewer:
    • Readable paths suggest a configuration or shortcut file.
    • "PK" indicates a zipped archive.
    • Binary data means it requires specialized software.
  3. Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Norton Utilities, Symantec System Center, or ask the sender if uncertain.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable metadata, and preview contents when possible.

Technical Data for WIPEINFO File Extension

Related files:

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: CLSID\{30424D42-5946-11D2-B8E5-006097C9C6FF}, FileType: Norton WipeInfo, AppName: Norton WipeInfo
EXEFile: wipeinfo.exe

ProgramID: CLSID\{30424D42-5946-11D2-B8E5-006097C9C6FF}, FileType: Wipe Info


a wipeinfo Sendto File is a special file format by Symantec Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with WIPEINFO files

  • Associate the WIPEINFO file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open sendto files. Because only the current version supports the latest WIPEINFO file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Symantec Corporation manufacturer website after an available Norton Utilities update.
  • To make sure that your WIPEINFO file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .WIPEINFO file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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