Tips to open VEW file

Can't open the VEW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VEW files as well as a list of programs that support VEW files.

VEW file extension

File Name Novell GroupWise E-mail View
File Category Misc Files

The VEW file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VEW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VEW file on each system platform.

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What is VEW file?

The file with the extension VEW is the Misc Files file type. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Novell GroupWise E-mail View is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Novell GroupWise. This was created by Novell, Inc..

How to open VEW file?

The most common problem when using Novell GroupWise E-mail View is that a specific VEW is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open VEW, 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 VEW 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 Novell GroupWise

The first step is to check if the computer has the Novell GroupWise program installed. To do this, enter the name Novell GroupWise 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 VEW.

Programs to open VEW file

Remember to download programs supporting VEW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of Novell GroupWise with VEW files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the VEW file still does not use the Novell GroupWise program, it means no association. 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 VEW file with the Novell GroupWise application.

Step 3. Update Novell GroupWise to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Novell GroupWise program with the Novell GroupWise E-mail View file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Novell, Inc. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VEW 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. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the VEW file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 VEW or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected VEW file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of VEW file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair VEW file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VEW 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the VEW 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the VEW file again. However, some background programs may block the VEW file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.