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Basic information about 5VW file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension 5VW（*.5VW or *.5vw）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the 5VW file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the 5VW file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the 5VW file with their brief description and a list of programs that support 5VW file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the 5VW file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the 5VW file?
  • How to open a 5VW file?
  • What programs do I need to open a 5VW file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a 5VW file?
  • How to convert 5VW files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to 5VW file format?


1.Detail information about 5VW file extension: 5View Packet Capture File

File type 5View Packet Capture File Category Data Files
Developer InfoVista File format N/A
Description 5VW file is a 5View Packet Capture File developed by InfoVista. A 5VW file is a data file saved in the Accellent 5Views Packet (5VW) format. It contains network packet data created during a live network capture. 5VW files are used for "packet sniffing" and analyzing data network characteristics.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert 5VW files

Windows		 Wireshark
Colasoft Capsa

macOS		 Wireshark

Linux		 Wireshark



Can't open a 5VW file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.5VW”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the 5VW extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support 5VW file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of 5VW files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a 5VW file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a 5VW file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a 5VW file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the 5VW file is damaged.
  • Whether the 5VW file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the 5VW file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the 5VW file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the 5VW file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a 5VW file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a 5VW file.

If the 5VW file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.