Tips to open AWD file

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

AWD file extension

File Name Microsoft Fax Document
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Raster Image Files

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

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is AWD file?

The AWD file has been categorized as Raster Image Files. The creator of this file is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Raster Image Files category includes 522 related files. Microsoft Fax Document is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. Alternatively, you can use 3 other programs. The FaxSee Pro, PolyView, awdvstub.exe programs will also handle the file when the Studio Smart FaxSee program does not fulfill its role.

How to open AWD file?

The main problem with Microsoft Fax Document is that the AWD file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open AWD, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AWD 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 Studio Smart FaxSee

The first step is to check if the computer has the Studio Smart FaxSee program installed. This can be achieved by typing Studio Smart FaxSee into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file AWD with Studio Smart FaxSee. Below is a list of programs that support the file AWD.

Step 2. Create association of Studio Smart FaxSee with AWD files

If, despite the installed application, the AWD file does not start in the Studio Smart FaxSee application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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. 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 AWD file with the Studio Smart FaxSee program.

Step 3. Update Studio Smart FaxSee to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Studio Smart FaxSee program, it is possible that Microsoft Fax Document requires a newer version of the program.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The AWD file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the AWD file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file AWD or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover AWD files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of AWD file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged AWD files.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted AWD files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the AWD file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the AWD 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 AWD 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.