Tips to open PWL1 file
Can't open the PWL1 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PWL1 files as well as a list of programs that support PWL1 files.
PWL1 file extension
| File Name |
SIMATIC WinCC Data Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The PWL1 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PWL1 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PWL1 file on each system platform.
What is PWL1 file?
The PWL1 file has been categorized as Misc Files. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. SIMATIC WinCC Data Format is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use SIMATIC WinCC to handle this file. This is a program created by Siemens AG.
How to open PWL1 file?
An often recurring problem with SIMATIC WinCC Data Format is that PWL1 is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open PWL1, 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 PWL1 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 SIMATIC WinCC
The first step is to check if the computer has the SIMATIC WinCC program installed. This can be achieved by typing SIMATIC WinCC into the operating 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 PWL1 files.
Programs to open PWL1 file
Remember to download programs supporting PWL1 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SIMATIC WinCC with PWL1 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PWL1 file to open in the SIMATIC WinCC application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PWL1 file with the SIMATIC WinCC application.
Step 3. Update SIMATIC WinCC to the latest version
If, despite the association of the SIMATIC WinCC program with the SIMATIC WinCC Data 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 Siemens AG page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PWL1 file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to PWL1 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 most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PWL1 file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected PWL1 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PWL1 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PWL1 file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PWL1 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.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the PWL1 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the PWL1 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. 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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