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Basic information about FPW file

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

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


1.Detail information about FPW file extension: FoxPro Configuration

File type FoxPro Configuration Category Settings Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description FPW file is a FoxPro Configuration developed by Microsoft Corporation. Full format name of files that use FPW extension is FoxPro Configuration. Microsoft Corporation defined the FoxPro Configuration format standard. Files with FPW extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with FPW extension are categorized as Settings Files files. The Settings Files subset comprises 1087 various file formats. The most popular software that supports FPW files is Visual FoxPro. Visual FoxPro software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about FPW files or the Visual FoxPro software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FPW files

Windows		 Visual FoxPro



Can't open a FPW 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.FPW”。

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 FPW extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FPW 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.