Tips to open LSW file

Can't open the LSW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open LSW files as well as a list of programs that support LSW files.

LSW file extension

File Name RPG Maker Saved Game Format
File Developer Enterbrain
File Category Game Files

The LSW file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the LSW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the LSW file on each system platform.

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What is LSW file?

The file in the LSW format belongs to the Game Files category. It was designed by Enterbrain. Additionally, the Game Files category contains 1509 of other files. RPG Maker Saved Game Format 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 RPG Maker. This was created by Enterbrain, Inc..

How to open LSW file?

The most common problem when using RPG Maker Saved Game Format is that a specific LSW is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open LSW, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the LSW 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 RPG Maker

In this case, you should first verify that the RPG Maker application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name RPG Maker into the system search engine. 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 LSW files.

Programs to open LSW file

Remember to download programs supporting LSW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of RPG Maker with LSW files

If, despite the installed application, the LSW file does not start in the RPG Maker 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 select the desired program. 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 LSW file with the RPG Maker program.

Step 3. Update RPG Maker to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the RPG Maker program, it is possible that RPG Maker Saved Game Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Enterbrain, Inc. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the LSW 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 LSW 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file LSW or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover LSW files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the LSW file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair LSW file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Enterbrain help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted LSW 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 LSW file to another location.
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. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file LSW to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the LSW file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.