Tips to open _NWS file
Can't open the _NWS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open _NWS files as well as a list of programs that support _NWS files.
_NWS file extension
| File Name |
Windows Live Mail Newsgroup Copy Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The _NWS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the _NWS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the _NWS file on each system platform.
What is _NWS file?
The file in the _NWS format belongs to the Misc Files category. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Windows Live Mail Newsgroup Copy Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Windows Live Mail application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open _NWS file?
An often recurring problem with Windows Live Mail Newsgroup Copy Format is that _NWS is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that _NWS files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the _NWS file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Windows Live Mail
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Windows Live Mail is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Windows Live Mail in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open _NWS files.
Programs to open _NWS file
Remember to download programs supporting _NWS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Windows Live Mail with _NWS files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the _NWS file to open in the Windows Live Mail application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the _NWS file with the Windows Live Mail program.
Step 3. Update Windows Live Mail to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Windows Live Mail program with the Windows Live Mail Newsgroup Copy Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the _NWS file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to _NWS files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the _NWS file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover _NWS files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the _NWS file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair _NWS file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted _NWS files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the _NWS file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the _NWS file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the _NWS file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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