Tips to open RWS file
Can't open the RWS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RWS files as well as a list of programs that support RWS files.
RWS file extension
| File Name |
Borland C++ Resource Workshop Symbol Format |
| File Developer |
Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The RWS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RWS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RWS file on each system platform.
What is RWS file?
The RWS file has been categorized as Developer Files. The author of this format is Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. Borland C++ Resource Workshop Symbol Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is C++ Builder. This was created by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc..
How to open RWS file?
The main problem with Borland C++ Resource Workshop Symbol Format is that the RWS file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file RWS to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RWS 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 C++ Builder
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that C++ Builder is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing C++ Builder 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 RWS files.
Programs to open RWS file
Remember to download programs supporting RWS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of C++ Builder with RWS files
If, despite the installed application, the RWS file does not start in the C++ Builder application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the C++ Builder application as the default for handling the RWS file.
Step 3. Update C++ Builder to the latest version
If, however, after binding C++ Builder with Borland C++ Resource Workshop Symbol Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RWS file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The RWS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to RWS 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 computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the RWS file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover RWS files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the RWS files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair RWS file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Embarcadero Technologies, Inc., but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted RWS 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. If possible, you can try to move the RWS file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file RWS to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the RWS file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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