Tips to open SWO file
Can't open the SWO file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SWO files as well as a list of programs that support SWO files.
SWO file extension
| File Name |
Vim Temporary |
| File Developer |
Bram Moolenaar |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The SWO file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SWO files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SWO file on each system platform.
What is SWO file?
The file with the extension SWO is the Misc Files file type. The creator of this file is Bram Moolenaar. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Vim Temporary is most often found on 1 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 Vim to handle this file. This is a program created by Bram Moolenaar.
How to open SWO file?
The main problem with Vim Temporary is that the SWO file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that SWO files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SWO 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 Vim
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Vim is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Vim into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file SWO with Vim. Below is a list of programs that support the file SWO.
Programs to open SWO file
Remember to download programs supporting SWO files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Vim with SWO files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SWO file to open in the Vim 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. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SWO file with the Vim application.
Step 3. Update Vim to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Vim program with the Vim Temporary 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 Bram Moolenaar page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SWO 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:
The SWO file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the SWO file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SWO or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SWO files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of SWO file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SWO file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Bram Moolenaar, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file SWO 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move SWO to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the SWO file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SWO file again. However, some background programs may block the SWO file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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