Tips to open SOW file
Can't open the SOW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SOW files as well as a list of programs that support SOW files.
SOW file extension
| File Name |
Descent ARJ Archive |
| File Developer |
Interplay |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The SOW file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SOW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SOW file on each system platform.
What is SOW file?
The file in the SOW format belongs to the Game Files category. The creator of this file is Interplay. Additionally, the Game Files category contains 1509 of other files. Descent ARJ Archive 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 Linux, Windows. The Descent application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Interplay Entertainment Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. You can use Archive Manager, ARJ32 in case Descent cannot be used.
How to open SOW file?
The main problem with Descent ARJ Archive is that the SOW file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open SOW, 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 SOW 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 Descent
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Descent is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Descent into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support SOW files.
Programs to open SOW file
Remember to download programs supporting SOW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Descent with SOW files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SOW file to open in the Descent application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SOW file with the Descent application.
Step 3. Update Descent to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Descent program with the Descent ARJ Archive 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 Interplay Entertainment Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SOW 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 SOW 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SOW or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected SOW 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 SOW 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair SOW file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Interplay, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file SOW 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move SOW to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SOW to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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