Types of VWS Files

Chief VWS Description

.VWS

File Format:	.vws
Category:	SmartWare Standard View

The file stores standard view data for SmartWare; a software programming platform.

Organization:	SmartWare Corporation
Kind:	Data Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.vws

Software Programs That Open The SmartWare Standard View:

SmartWare by SmartWare Corporation

Windows

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Understanding VWS Issues

Issues Opening VWS Files

SmartWare is Not Installed

Double-clicking your VWS file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open VWS File". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have SmartWare for %%os%% installed on your computer. Your operating system cannot associate your VWS with SmartWare, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: Another VWS-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Outdated SmartWare

It is possible that your version of SmartWare isn't able to open your SmartWare Standard View file due to incompatibility. You will need to download a newer version of SmartWare if you don't have the right version. Your SmartWare Standard View file was probably created by a newer release of SmartWare than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the VWS file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Conclusion: The majority of VWS file opening issues are due to not having the correct SmartWare version installed.

Other VWS File Issues

Errors opening SmartWare Standard View files can still occur even with the latest SmartWare software installed on your computer. If you are still having problems opening VWS files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• VWS file type Registry entries are wrong
• The VWS file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the VWS format
• File corruption affecting your VWS file
• The VWS is infected with a virus
• Drivers associated with VWS software need to be updated
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your SmartWare Standard View file