Basic information about VIW file

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

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


1.Detail information about VIW file extension: Microsoft SQL Server View Script

File type Microsoft SQL Server View Script Category Developer Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description VIW file is a Microsoft SQL Server View Script developed by Microsoft Corporation. VIW filename suffix is mostly used for Microsoft SQL Server View Script files. Microsoft SQL Server View Script specification was created by Microsoft Corporation. Files with VIW extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with VIW extension are categorized as Developer Files files. The Developer Files subset comprises 992 various file formats. The most popular software that supports VIW files is Microsoft SQL Server. Software named Microsoft SQL Server was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and VIW files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VIW files

Windows		 Microsoft SQL Server



Can't open a VIW 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.VIW”。

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 VIW extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the VIW 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.