Tips to open TGW file
Can't open the TGW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TGW files as well as a list of programs that support TGW files.
TGW file extension
| File Name |
TerraGen World |
| File Developer |
Planetside Software |
| File Category |
3D Image Files |
The TGW file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TGW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TGW file on each system platform.
What is TGW file?
The file with the extension TGW is the 3D Image Files file type. The creator of this file is Planetside Software. Additionally, the 3D Image Files category contains 622 of other files. TerraGen World is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is TerraGen. This was created by Planetside Software.
How to open TGW file?
An often recurring problem with TerraGen World is that TGW is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file TGW 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 TGW 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 TerraGen
The first step is to check if the computer has the TerraGen program installed. To do this, enter the name TerraGen 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 is a list of programs that support the file TGW.
Programs to open TGW file
Remember to download programs supporting TGW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of TerraGen with TGW files
If, despite the installed application, the TGW file does not start in the TerraGen 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 TGW file with the TerraGen program.
Step 3. Update TerraGen to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the TerraGen program, it is possible that TerraGen World requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Planetside Software page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TGW 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the TGW file. 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file TGW or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover TGW files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the TGW 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 the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged TGW files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Planetside Software, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted TGW files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 TGW to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file TGW to close. However, some background programs may block the TGW file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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