Tips to open MWP file
Can't open the MWP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MWP files as well as a list of programs that support MWP files.
MWP file extension
| File Name |
Lotus Word Pro SmartMaster Format |
| File Developer |
IBM |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The MWP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MWP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MWP file on each system platform.
What is MWP file?
The file in the MWP format belongs to the Text Files category. The author of this format is IBM. Text Files consists of 440 similar files. Lotus Word Pro SmartMaster Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Lotus Word Pro. This was created by IBM.
How to open MWP file?
The most common problem when using Lotus Word Pro SmartMaster Format is that a specific MWP is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open MWP, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MWP 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 Lotus Word Pro
The first step is to check if the computer has the Lotus Word Pro program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Lotus Word Pro in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file MWP with Lotus Word Pro. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open MWP files.
Programs to open MWP file
Remember to download programs supporting MWP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Lotus Word Pro with MWP files
If, despite the installed application, the MWP file does not start in the Lotus Word Pro application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 MWP file with the Lotus Word Pro application.
Step 3. Update Lotus Word Pro to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Lotus Word Pro program with the Lotus Word Pro SmartMaster Format 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 IBM page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MWP file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The MWP file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the MWP file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our MWP file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover MWP files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the MWP files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular MWP file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact IBM
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted MWP 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 MWP 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. 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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