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Basic information about CSW file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CSW（*.CSW or *.csw）, 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 CSW file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about CSW file extension: Corel WordPerfect Setup Information

File type Corel WordPerfect Setup Information Category Settings Files
Developer Corel Corporation File format N/A
Description CSW file is a Corel WordPerfect Setup Information developed by Corel Corporation. CSW is a file extension commonly associated with Corel WordPerfect Setup Information files. Corel WordPerfect Setup Information format was developed by Corel Corporation. CSW file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. CSW file format, along with 1087 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. WordPerfect Office supports CSW files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. On the official website of Corel Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theWordPerfect Office software, but also about CSW and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CSW files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect
Corel WordPerfect Office



Can't open a CSW 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.CSW”。

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 CSW extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support CSW 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 CSW 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 CSW file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CSW 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 CSW file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the CSW 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.