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All about MSW Files
The MSW file type is primarily associated with FieldWorks.
What is an MSW file?
MSW files mostly belong to FieldWorks. MSW files are data files used by different applications for various specialized purposes.
They can serve several roles, for example:
They can serve several roles, for example:
- Multi-lingual Scholarly Workstation: These files store language and scholarly project data. More details are available at FieldWorks.
- Microsoft Word Document Template: Some MSW files hold template information using the Microsoft Compound format. See related info at Microsoft Create.
- MIDAS Civil Model: In engineering, the files may hold civil model data used by software from Microstran. More details can be found at MIDAS Civil.
- Varian UV-Vis-NIR Data: Certain files are used in spectroscopy to store measurement readings. Information is available at Agilent.
- Mixed Signal Waveform: Other files carry waveform measurement data from signal analysis tools.
- LED Message Sign Data: Some MSW files are designed for LED displays and may include instructions similar to Microsoft Agent character files.
- ROPstat Data: These files may include statistical or operational data, akin to SPSS data files.
- Microsoft Works Document: A few instances use this extension for documents related to Microsoft Works, sometimes seen in spreadsheet form.
Purpose & Function: Each version of an MSW file is built for its own application. The internal structure differs with each use, so opening and editing the file requires using the program that originally created it.
FilExt.com tip: Identify the source software of your MSW file to view or convert it properly.
How to open an MSW file
You need a suitable software like FieldWorks to open an MSW file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your MSW file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a MSW file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.
Online MSW Text Viewer
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Programs that open and convert MSW files:
- FieldWorks
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MSW files are often referred to as FieldWorks data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
- Word (Text File) by Microsoft CorporationOffice Word is an authoring program that gives you the ability to create and share documents using a set of writing tools. The Mime types used with this association are: application/msword, application/x-dos_ms_word.
MSW file format details:
If you know the file format, you can also find out how to open or edit the file. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). However, different programs can use the same file extension, and file extensions can be assigned incorrectly. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Below you will find our evaluation of the MSW files:
MSW is seldom used as a file extension and includes different formats for different programs. The two most popular formats are as follows:
- 25% of all MSW files have the same signature FE 37 00. They consist of illegible, cryptic characters. The files are often between 5 KB and 130 KB in size. The file name Proto-Bantu.Guthrie1967b.msw or Proto-Bantu.Meeussen1967.msw is typical for these files. Files like these have the following tags: bantu, proto, meeussen and guthrie.
- 15% of all MSW files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "~HEAD " at the beginning. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. A typical file size is 37 KB. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. ~HEAD. Such files are related to etask, and usually contain person-related data.
The remaining 60% of all MSW files are files with no common format, such as DOC, Varian and ROPstat. The category is supplement, index or nihms. You can get all the details of your MSW file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .msw file to analyze" above.
Technical Data for MSW File Extension
File classification:
Data
Related files:
Mime type:
application/msword, application/x-dos_ms_word
The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.
ProgramID: PainterMixerSwatch
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Corel Painter X\Painter X.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Corel Painter X\Painter X.exe
ProgramID: SWFile
EXEFile: C:\Varian\CARYWI~1\Scan.exe
EXEFile: C:\Varian\CARYWI~1\Scan.exe
an msw data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with MSW files
- Associate the MSW file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open data files. Because only the current version supports the latest MSW file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available FieldWorks update.
- To make sure that your MSW file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
- Click here to open your .MSW file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.