Sources of CRW Problems
Issues Opening CRW Files
MacPhun ColorStrokes Isn't There
When you double-click your CRW file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have MacPhun ColorStrokes for %%os%% installed. The OS won't know what to do with your CRW file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.
Tip: Another CRW-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.
Outdated MacPhun ColorStrokes
It is possible that your version of MacPhun ColorStrokes isn't able to open your Canon Raw CIFF Image File file due to incompatibility. Download the latest MacPhun ColorStrokes version from the Macphun website to ensure you have the correct one installed. The primary cause of this problem is that your Canon Raw CIFF Image File file was created by a different (newer) version of MacPhun ColorStrokes than what's installed.
Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of CRW file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).
Primarily, problems experienced when opening CRW files are due to having the incorrect version of MacPhun ColorStrokes installed on your computer.
Other CRW File Issues
Even with the correct version of MacPhun ColorStrokes installed, you can still experience difficulties opening CRWs. If you're still experiencing problems opening CRW files, there could be other computer problems. These issues include:
- Windows Registry CRW file paths that are incorrect
- Deletion of the CRW file description from the Registry by mistake
- Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the CRW format
- Your CRW file is corrupted (issues with your Canon Raw CIFF Image File file itself)
- Your CRW has adversely impacted by malware
- Hardware associated with CRW has outdated drivers
- Windows has inadequate resources to open your Canon Raw CIFF Image File file
Quiz: What file extension was created by Adobe Corporation in 1992?
That's Correct!
The PDF, or Portable Document Format, was first mentioned by Adobe at the Seybold conference in San Jose in 1991. Version 1.0 wasn't announced until the following year at the COMDEX Fall conference where it was awarded ‘best of Comdex’.
Close, but not quite...
The PDF, or Portable Document Format, was first mentioned by Adobe at the Seybold conference in San Jose in 1991. Version 1.0 wasn't announced until the following year at the COMDEX Fall conference where it was awarded ‘best of Comdex’.
Poll: What file extension do you use the most often?