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Basic information about HTW file

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

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


1.Detail information about HTW file extension: Windows

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

Windows		 Microsoft Windows



Can't open a HTW 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.HTW”。

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 HTW extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the HTW 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.