_NWS

Basic information about _NWS file

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

There are 1 file types using the _NWS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the _NWS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support _NWS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the _NWS file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the _NWS file?
How to open a _NWS file?
What programs do I need to open a _NWS file?
What programs help to create and edit a _NWS file?
How to convert _NWS files to another file format?
How to convert another files to _NWS file format?

1.Detail information about _NWS file extension: Windows Live Mail Newsgroup Copy File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert _NWS files
File type	Windows Live Mail Newsgroup Copy File	Category	Misc Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	N/A
Description	_NWS file is a Windows Live Mail Newsgroup Copy File developed by Microsoft. Newsgroup file created by Windows Live Mail (WLM); automatically generated when a user drags a newsgroup post or postings to the desktop; contains the same data as an .NWS file, except uses the "._nws" extension; can be renamed with the ".nws" extension and then opened in WLM.
Windows	Microsoft Windows Live Mail

Can't open a _NWS 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._NWS”。

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 _NWS extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the _NWS 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.