Tips to open PWZ file
Can't open the PWZ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PWZ files as well as a list of programs that support PWZ files.
PWZ file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft PowerPoint Wizard |
| File Developer |
Microsoft Corporation |
| File Category |
Executable Files |
The PWZ file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PWZ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PWZ file on each system platform.
What is PWZ file?
The file with the extension PWZ is the Executable Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft Corporation. Additionally, the Executable Files category contains 140 of other files. Microsoft PowerPoint Wizard is supported by 2 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 Microsoft PowerPoint to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the PWZ file. You can use Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Mobile in case Microsoft PowerPoint cannot be used.
How to open PWZ file?
An often recurring problem with Microsoft PowerPoint Wizard is that PWZ is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file PWZ to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PWZ 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 PowerPoint
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft PowerPoint is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft PowerPoint in it. 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 PWZ files.
Programs to open PWZ file
Remember to download programs supporting PWZ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft PowerPoint with PWZ files
If, despite the installed application, the PWZ file does not start in the Microsoft PowerPoint 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PWZ file with the Microsoft PowerPoint program.
Step 3. Update Microsoft PowerPoint to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft PowerPoint program with the Microsoft PowerPoint Wizard file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PWZ file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to PWZ files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our PWZ file. Sometimes virus-infected PWZ files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PWZ file. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PWZ file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft Corporation help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PWZ 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move PWZ to a different directory.
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. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PWZ file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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