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Basic information about ICW file

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

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


1.Detail information about ICW file extension: Microsoft Internet Explorer Internet Connection Wizard

File type Microsoft Internet Explorer Internet Connection Wizard Category Settings Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description ICW file is a Microsoft Internet Explorer Internet Connection Wizard developed by Microsoft Corporation. ICW is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft Internet Explorer Internet Connection Wizard files. Microsoft Internet Explorer Internet Connection Wizard specification was created by Microsoft Corporation. Files with ICW extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with ICW extension are categorized as Settings Files files. The Settings Files subset comprises 1087 various file formats. The most popular software that supports ICW files is Microsoft Internet Explorer. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theMicrosoft Internet Explorer software, but also about ICW and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ICW files

Windows		 Microsoft Internet Explorer



Can't open a ICW 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.ICW”。

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 ICW extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ICW 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.