Tips to open PWS file
Can't open the PWS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PWS files as well as a list of programs that support PWS files.
PWS file extension
| File Name |
Painter Workspace Format |
| File Developer |
Corel |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The PWS file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PWS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PWS file on each system platform.
What is PWS file?
The PWS file has been categorized as Settings Files. It was designed by Corel. In addition to this file, the Settings Files category includes 1305 related files. Painter Workspace Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. The Corel Painter application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Corel Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs.
How to open PWS file?
An often recurring problem with Painter Workspace Format is that PWS is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that PWS files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PWS 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 Corel Painter
The first step is to check if the computer has the Corel Painter program installed. This can be achieved by typing Corel Painter into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support PWS files.
Programs to open PWS file
Remember to download programs supporting PWS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Corel Painter with PWS files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PWS file still does not use the Corel Painter program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Corel Painter application as the default for handling the PWS file.
Step 3. Update Corel Painter to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Corel Painter program, it is possible that Painter Workspace Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Corel Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PWS 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PWS 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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PWS file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected PWS file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of PWS 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PWS file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Corel, 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 PWS 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 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 PWS file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the PWS file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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