Tips to open SWAV file
Can't open the SWAV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SWAV files as well as a list of programs that support SWAV files.
SWAV file extension
| File Name |
Nintendo DS Audio Format |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The SWAV file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SWAV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SWAV file on each system platform.
What is SWAV file?
The file with the extension SWAV is the Audio Files file type. Additionally, the Audio Files category contains 771 of other files. Nintendo DS Audio Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others.
How to open SWAV file?
The most common problem when using Nintendo DS Audio Format is that a specific SWAV is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open SWAV, 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 SWAV 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 NDS tools
In this case, you should first verify that the NDS tools application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing NDS tools into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file SWAV.
Programs to open SWAV file
Remember to download programs supporting SWAV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of NDS tools with SWAV files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SWAV file still does not use the NDS tools program, it means no 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 SWAV file with the NDS tools application.
Step 3. Update NDS tools to the latest version
If, despite the association of the NDS tools program with the Nintendo DS Audio Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SWAV 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to SWAV files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SWAV or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected SWAV files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the SWAV file. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair SWAV file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted SWAV 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 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 SWAV file to another location will fix the problem.
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. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the SWAV file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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