Tips to open BWS file

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

BWS file extension

File Name BlindWrite Sub Code Format
File Developer VSO Software
File Category Disk Image Files

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

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What is BWS file?

The file with the extension BWS is the Disk Image Files file type. The creator of this file is VSO Software. Disk Image Files consists of 203 similar files. BlindWrite Sub Code Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The BlindWrite application is recommended to open the file. It was released by VSO-Software.

How to open BWS file?

An often recurring problem with BlindWrite Sub Code Format is that BWS is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that BWS files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BWS 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 BlindWrite

The first step is to check if the computer has the BlindWrite program installed. To do this, enter the name BlindWrite into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support BWS files.

Programs to open BWS file

Remember to download programs supporting BWS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

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Step 2. Create association of BlindWrite with BWS files

If, despite the installed application, the BWS file does not start in the BlindWrite 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 select the desired program. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the BWS file with the BlindWrite application.

Step 3. Update BlindWrite to the latest version

If, despite the association of the BlindWrite program with the BlindWrite Sub Code 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 VSO-Software page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BWS 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:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to BWS files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our BWS file. Sometimes virus-infected BWS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the BWS files changes over time. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular BWS file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact VSO Software
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BWS files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. If possible, you can try to move the BWS file to another location.
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. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.