Tips to open PWV file
Can't open the PWV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PWV files as well as a list of programs that support PWV files.
PWV file extension
| File Name |
Secret Space Encryptor Password Vault Archive Format |
| File Category |
Encoded Files |
The PWV file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PWV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PWV file on each system platform.
What is PWV file?
The file in the PWV format belongs to the Encoded Files category. Additionally, the Encoded Files category contains 236 of other files. Secret Space Encryptor Password Vault Archive Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Android, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Secret Space Encryptor. This was created by Paranoia Works.
How to open PWV file?
The main problem with Secret Space Encryptor Password Vault Archive Format is that the PWV file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open PWV, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PWV 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 Secret Space Encryptor
In this case, you should first verify that the Secret Space Encryptor application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Secret Space Encryptor into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PWV with Secret Space Encryptor. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PWV files.
Programs to open PWV file
Remember to download programs supporting PWV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Secret Space Encryptor with PWV files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PWV file to open in the Secret Space Encryptor 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 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PWV file with the Secret Space Encryptor program.
Step 3. Update Secret Space Encryptor to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Secret Space Encryptor program with the Secret Space Encryptor Password Vault Archive 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 Paranoia Works page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PWV file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PWV file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PWV file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected PWV files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the PWV files changes over time. 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. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PWV 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 PWV files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. It is best to move PWV to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PWV file again. 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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