Tips to open AW file

Can't open the AW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AW files as well as a list of programs that support AW files.

AW file extension

File Name Answer Wizard Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Data Files

The AW file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AW file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is AW file?

The file in the AW format belongs to the Data Files category. The author of this format is Microsoft. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. Answer Wizard 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. This file type can also be opened by 4 other programs. You can use Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project in case Microsoft Answer Wizard Builder cannot be used.

How to open AW file?

An often recurring problem with Answer Wizard Format is that AW is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file AW to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AW 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 Microsoft Answer Wizard Builder

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Answer Wizard Builder is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Answer Wizard Builder into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file AW.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Answer Wizard Builder with AW files

If, despite the installed application, the AW file does not start in the Microsoft Answer Wizard Builder application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the AW file with the Microsoft Answer Wizard Builder application.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Answer Wizard Builder to the latest version

If, however, after binding Microsoft Answer Wizard Builder with Answer Wizard Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AW file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the AW file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the AW file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected AW file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the AW files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged AW files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file AW except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move AW to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the AW file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.