Step 2. Create association of CodeWarrior Development Studio with CWLINK files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the CWLINK file to open in the CodeWarrior Development Studio 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 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the CodeWarrior Development Studio application as the default for handling the CWLINK file.

Step 3. Update CodeWarrior Development Studio to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the CodeWarrior Development Studio program, it is possible that CodeWarrior requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. page and install.

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the CWLINK file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the CWLINK file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected CWLINK file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of CWLINK 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair CWLINK file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CWLINK 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move CWLINK to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the CWLINK file again. However, some background programs may block the CWLINK file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.