Tips to open CWR file
Can't open the CWR file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CWR files as well as a list of programs that support CWR files.
CWR file extension
| File Name |
Crystal Reports Report |
| File Developer |
SAP AG |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The CWR file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CWR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CWR file on each system platform.
What is CWR file?
The CWR file has been categorized as Misc Files. It was designed by SAP AG. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Crystal Reports Report is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Crystal Reports. This was created by SAP AG.
How to open CWR file?
The main problem with Crystal Reports Report is that the CWR file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file CWR to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CWR 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 Crystal Reports
The first step is to check if the computer has the Crystal Reports program installed. To do this, enter the name Crystal Reports into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file CWR with Crystal Reports. Below is a list of programs that support the file CWR.
Programs to open CWR file
Remember to download programs supporting CWR files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Crystal Reports with CWR files
If, despite the installed application, the CWR file does not start in the Crystal Reports 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the CWR file with the Crystal Reports program.
Step 3. Update Crystal Reports to the latest version
If, however, after binding Crystal Reports with Crystal Reports Report there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the SAP AG website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CWR 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 CWR file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the CWR file. 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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the CWR file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected CWR file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of CWR file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged CWR files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting SAP AG, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CWR 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.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move CWR to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with 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. However, some background programs may block the CWR file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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