Tips to open EFW file
Can't open the EFW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open EFW files as well as a list of programs that support EFW files.
EFW file extension
| File Name |
Renamed Zip Or Executable Format |
| File Developer |
Computer Associates |
| File Category |
Compressed Files |
The EFW file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the EFW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the EFW file on each system platform.
What is EFW file?
The file with the extension EFW is the Compressed Files file type. The creator of this file is Computer Associates. Additionally, the Compressed Files category contains 236 of other files. Renamed Zip Or Executable Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. This file type can also be opened by 6 other programs. You can use WinAce, WinZip, WinRAR, unzip in case BOMArchiveHelper cannot be used.
How to open EFW file?
The most common problem when using Renamed Zip Or Executable Format is that a specific EFW is not associated with the program. This causes the file EFW to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the EFW 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 BOMArchiveHelper
The first step is to check if the computer has the BOMArchiveHelper program installed. This can be achieved by typing BOMArchiveHelper into the operating 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 EFW files.
Programs to open EFW file
Remember to download programs supporting EFW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of BOMArchiveHelper with EFW files
If, despite the installed application, the EFW file does not start in the BOMArchiveHelper application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 EFW file with the BOMArchiveHelper program.
Step 3. Update BOMArchiveHelper to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the BOMArchiveHelper program, it is possible that Renamed Zip Or Executable Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the EFW file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the EFW file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file EFW or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected EFW files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the EFW file. 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair EFW file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted EFW 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the EFW file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the EFW file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the EFW file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
Was this page helpful? YesNo
