Tips to open KWI file
Can't open the KWI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open KWI files as well as a list of programs that support KWI files.
KWI file extension
| File Name |
KIWI Navigation System Database Format |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The KWI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the KWI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the KWI file on each system platform.
What is KWI file?
The file with the extension KWI is the GIS Files file type. In addition to this file, the GIS Files category includes 255 related files. KIWI Navigation System Database Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use DATAWEST to handle this file. This is a program created by DATAWEST.
How to open KWI file?
An often recurring problem with KIWI Navigation System Database Format is that KWI is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file KWI 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 KWI 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 DATAWEST
In this case, you should first verify that the DATAWEST application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name DATAWEST in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open KWI files.
Programs to open KWI file
Remember to download programs supporting KWI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of DATAWEST with KWI files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the KWI file still does not use the DATAWEST 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the DATAWEST application as the default for handling the KWI file.
Step 3. Update DATAWEST to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the DATAWEST program, it is possible that KIWI Navigation System Database Format 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 DATAWEST page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the KWI file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The KWI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the KWI file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our KWI file. Sometimes virus-infected KWI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the KWI file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged KWI files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted KWI 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move KWI to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. 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 this does not work either, restart the device.
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