Tips to open CWS file
Can't open the CWS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CWS files as well as a list of programs that support CWS files.
CWS file extension
| File Name |
Claris Works Template |
| File Developer |
Apple |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The CWS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CWS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CWS file on each system platform.
What is CWS file?
The file in the CWS format belongs to the Text Files category. The author of this format is Apple. In addition to this file, the Text Files category includes 440 related files. Claris Works Template appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Mac OS systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the CWS file. You can use ClarisWorks in case AppleWorks cannot be used.
How to open CWS file?
An often recurring problem with Claris Works Template is that CWS is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that CWS 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 CWS 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 AppleWorks
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that AppleWorks is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing AppleWorks into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support CWS files.
Programs to open CWS file
Remember to download programs supporting CWS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of AppleWorks with CWS files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the CWS file still does not use the AppleWorks program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 CWS file with the AppleWorks program.
Step 3. Update AppleWorks to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the AppleWorks program, it is possible that Claris Works Template requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CWS file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The CWS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to CWS 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 computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file CWS or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover CWS files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of CWS file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair CWS file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted CWS 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 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 CWS 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file CWS to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the CWS file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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