Tips to open VIW file

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

VIW file extension

File Name Microsoft SQL Server View Script
File Developer Microsoft Corporation
File Category Developer Files

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

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What is VIW file?

The file in the VIW format belongs to the Developer Files category. The creator of this file is Microsoft Corporation. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. Microsoft SQL Server View Script appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The Microsoft SQL Server application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation.

How to open VIW file?

The most common problem when using Microsoft SQL Server View Script is that a specific VIW is not associated with the program. This causes the file VIW 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 VIW 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 Microsoft SQL Server

The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft SQL Server program installed. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft SQL Server 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 VIW.

Programs to open VIW file

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

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft SQL Server with VIW files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the VIW file to open in the Microsoft SQL Server application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft SQL Server application as the default for handling the VIW file.

Step 3. Update Microsoft SQL Server to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Microsoft SQL Server program, it is possible that Microsoft SQL Server View Script requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VIW file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to VIW files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file VIW or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected VIW file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the VIW 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged VIW files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VIW files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move VIW to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the VIW file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the VIW file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.