Tips to open PSW file

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

PSW file extension

File Name Pocket Word Document
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Text Files

The PSW file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PSW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PSW file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is PSW file?

The file with the extension PSW is the Text Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Additionally, the Text Files category contains 440 of other files. Pocket Word Document is supported by 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use NeoOffice to handle this file. This is a program created by Planamesa Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 8 other programs. You can use Microsoft Word, Apache OpenOffice, LibreOffice, SoftMaker Office in case NeoOffice cannot be used.

How to open PSW file?

The main problem with Pocket Word Document is that the PSW file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file PSW 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 PSW 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 NeoOffice

In this case, you should first verify that the NeoOffice application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing NeoOffice into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PSW with NeoOffice. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PSW files.

Step 2. Create association of NeoOffice with PSW files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PSW file to open in the NeoOffice application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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 PSW file with the NeoOffice program.

Step 3. Update NeoOffice to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the NeoOffice program, it is possible that Pocket Word Document requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Planamesa Inc. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PSW file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PSW 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 PSW file. However, remember that not every infected PSW file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of PSW 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.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PSW file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PSW except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move PSW to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. 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. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PSW file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PSW file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.