Tips to open TSW file
Can't open the TSW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TSW files as well as a list of programs that support TSW files.
TSW file extension
| File Name |
NI TestStand Workspace |
| File Developer |
National Instruments Corporation |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The TSW file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TSW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TSW file on each system platform.
What is TSW file?
The file with the extension TSW is the Settings Files file type. It was designed by National Instruments Corporation. Additionally, the Settings Files category contains 1305 of other files. NI TestStand Workspace is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use TestStand to handle this file. This is a program created by National Instruments Corporation.
How to open TSW file?
The most common problem when using NI TestStand Workspace is that a specific TSW is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open TSW, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the TSW 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 TestStand
In this case, you should first verify that the TestStand application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name TestStand in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file TSW with TestStand. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open TSW files.
Programs to open TSW file
Remember to download programs supporting TSW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of TestStand with TSW files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the TSW file still does not use the TestStand program, it means no 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 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the TSW file with the TestStand application.
Step 3. Update TestStand to the latest version
If, however, after binding TestStand with NI TestStand Workspace 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 National Instruments Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TSW file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the TSW file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our TSW file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover TSW 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 TSW 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 this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular TSW file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting National Instruments Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted TSW 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.
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 TSW file to another location.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the TSW file again. However, some background programs may block the TSW file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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