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Basic information about JWS file

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

There are 2 file types using the JWS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the JWS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support JWS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the JWS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the JWS file?
  • How to open a JWS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a JWS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a JWS file?
  • How to convert JWS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to JWS file format?


1.Detail information about JWS file extension: Java Web Services File

File type Java Web Services File Category Web Files
Developer BEA Systems File format N/A
Description JWS file is a Java Web Services File developed by BEA Systems. Java file used to implement Web services on a Web server; contains Java code that determines how Web services behave, including references to Java methods and functions used by the Web server.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert JWS files

Windows		 BEA Systems WebLogic Server


2.Detail information about JWS file extension: Java Workspace Settings File

File type Java Workspace Settings File Category Settings Files
Developer Oracle File format XML
Description JWS file is a Java Workspace Settings File developed by Oracle.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert JWS files

Windows		 Oracle JDeveloper



Can't open a JWS 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.JWS”。

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 JWS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the JWS 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.