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Basic information about MCW file

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

There are 5 file types using the MCW file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MCW file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MCW file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MCW file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MCW file?
  • How to open a MCW file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MCW file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MCW file?
  • How to convert MCW files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MCW file format?


1.Detail information about MCW file extension: MacWrite II Document

File type MacWrite II Document Category Text Files
Developer Apple File format Binary
Description MCW file is a MacWrite II Document developed by Apple. Document created by MacWrite II, an older word processing program for Macintosh computers; stores text and basic page formatting information; can be opened by MacWrite II, ClarisWorks, and AppleWorks, but each of these products has been discontinued.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MCW files

macOS		 Apple MacWrite
Apple ClarisWorks
Apple AppleWorks


2.Detail information about MCW file extension: Monitor Calibration Wizard File

File type Monitor Calibration Wizard File Category Settings Files
Developer Hex2Bit File format N/A
Description MCW file is a Monitor Calibration Wizard File developed by Hex2Bit.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MCW files

Windows		 Hex2Bit Monitor Calibration Wizard


3.Detail information about MCW file extension: Microsoft Word 5 For Mac Document File

File type Microsoft Word 5 For Mac Document File Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MCW file is a Microsoft Word 5 For Mac Document File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MCW files

Windows		 Microsoft Word
ABC Amber Text Converter
Microsoft Office

macOS
 Microsoft Word for Mac
Microsoft Office for Mac


4.Detail information about MCW file extension: MPLAB IDE Workspace

File type MPLAB IDE Workspace Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MCW file is a MPLAB IDE Workspace.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MCW files


5.Detail information about MCW file extension: Macaw Project

File type Macaw Project Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MCW file is a Macaw Project.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MCW files

Windows		 Macaw

macOS
 Macaw for Mac



How to convert MCW files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for MCW files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve MCW to another files conversion, you may use the option.

MCW to DOC MCW to PDF MCW to TXT


Can't open a MCW 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.MCW”。

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 MCW extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MCW 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.