RESW

Basic information about RESW file

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

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

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

1.Detail information about RESW file extension: Windows Resources File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert RESW files
File type	Windows Resources File	Category
Developer	Microsoft	File format	Binary
Description	RESW file is a Windows Resources File developed by Microsoft. Resource file used by Windows and Silverlight applications; contains strings that are used to localize the application for different languages and contexts; replaces .RESX files in some application development scenarios; often used with XAML applications, which abstract the user interface strings to resource files.
Windows	Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 Microsoft Windows 8

Can't open a RESW 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.RESW”。

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 RESW extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the RESW 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.