Tips to open FPW file
Can't open the FPW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FPW files as well as a list of programs that support FPW files.
FPW file extension
| File Name |
FoxPro Configuration |
| File Developer |
Microsoft Corporation |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The FPW file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FPW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FPW file on each system platform.
What is FPW file?
The FPW file has been categorized as Settings Files. The author of this format is Microsoft Corporation. Additionally, the Settings Files category contains 1305 of other files. FoxPro Configuration appears on 1 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 Windows. The Visual FoxPro application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open FPW file?
The main problem with FoxPro Configuration is that the FPW file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file FPW to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FPW 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 Visual FoxPro
In this case, you should first verify that the Visual FoxPro application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Visual FoxPro 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 FPW files.
Programs to open FPW file
Remember to download programs supporting FPW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Visual FoxPro with FPW files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the FPW file to open in the Visual FoxPro application, but you can set it manually. 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 set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the FPW file with the Visual FoxPro program.
Step 3. Update Visual FoxPro to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Visual FoxPro program, it is possible that FoxPro Configuration 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 Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FPW 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 FPW file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the FPW file contents when downloading or copying. 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. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the FPW file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected FPW file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the FPW 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.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FPW file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft Corporation help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted FPW 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move FPW 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 FPW file again. However, some background programs may block the FPW file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
Was this page helpful? YesNo
