Tips to open PWI file

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

PWI file extension

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

The PWI file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PWI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PWI file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is PWI file?

The file in the PWI format belongs to the Text Files category. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Text Files consists of 440 similar files. Pocket Word Document appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Microsoft Word to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 5 alternative programs to handle the PWI file. Microsoft Works, Microsoft OneNote, ABC Amber Text Converter, Microsoft Outlook will apply when it is not possible to use Microsoft Word.

How to open PWI file?

An often recurring problem with Pocket Word Document is that PWI is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file PWI 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 PWI 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 Microsoft Word

The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Word program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Word in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PWI with Microsoft Word. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PWI files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Word with PWI files

If, despite the installed application, the PWI file does not start in the Microsoft Word application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PWI file with the Microsoft Word program.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Word to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Microsoft Word program with the Pocket Word Document file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PWI 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 PWI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PWI file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PWI or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected PWI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PWI file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
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 PWI file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PWI 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the PWI 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PWI to close. 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.