Tips to open GW file
Can't open the GW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GW files as well as a list of programs that support GW files.
GW file extension
| File Name |
SWAT Groundwater Input |
| File Developer |
Grassland, Soil & Water Research Laboratory |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The GW file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GW file on each system platform.
What is GW file?
The file in the GW format belongs to the Misc Files category. It was designed by Grassland, Soil & Water Research Laboratory. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. SWAT Groundwater Input appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is SWAT. This was created by Grassland, Soil & Water Research Laboratory.
How to open GW file?
The most common problem when using SWAT Groundwater Input is that a specific GW is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open GW, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GW 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 SWAT
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that SWAT is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name SWAT 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 GW with SWAT. Below is a list of programs that support the file GW.
Programs to open GW file
Remember to download programs supporting GW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SWAT with GW files
If, despite the installed application, the GW file does not start in the SWAT application, you must create a file 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. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the GW file with the SWAT application.
Step 3. Update SWAT to the latest version
If, despite the association of the SWAT program with the SWAT Groundwater Input file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Grassland, Soil & Water Research Laboratory page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GW 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to GW 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 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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our GW file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover GW files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of GW 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair GW file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Grassland, Soil & Water Research Laboratory help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted GW 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 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 GW to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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