Opening an SWI File

The SWI file type is primarily associated with ProCurve Network Switch.

SWI	File extension: SWI
	File type:	firmware

What is an SWI file

SWI files mostly belong to ProCurve Network Switch by Hewlett Packard. SWI is the filename extension of the firmware used by HP network switches. Such SWI files include the operating system, essential utilities, drivers, and updates used by the network Switch. SWI filename extension is also associated with phone backup files created with Kies (replaced by Smart Switch) a PC to Samsung mobile phone connectivity software. These SWI files contain copies of files, applications, videos, contacts etc. which are compressed into a single backup file. Flash project files created with SWiSH Max, a Windows utility for creating Flash animations, videos, and games also have SWI filename extension. This SWI file is similar to FLA files which contain the source materials of a Flash animation, application, website, or game. The source code of scripts written in SWI-Prolog, a free implementation of Prolog programming language are stored in SWI files.

How can I open an SWI file?

You need a suitable software like ProCurve Network Switch to open an SWI 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 SWI file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SWI file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert SWI files:

ProCurve Network Switch by Hewlett Packard
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SWI files are often referred to as ProCurve Network Switch systems because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Smart Switch (backup) by Samsung
Smart Switch (formerly Kies) is a cross-platform program used to synchronize, share, or backup data between a two Samsung phones. It may also be used to synchronize or backup data to a computer via USB connection. Backups created with Kies are stored in SWI files. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Kies
SWI-Prolog (script) by Jan Wielemaker, Anjo Anjewierden et. al.
SWI-Prolog is a free implementation of the Prolog logic programming language. SWI-Prolog's language tools, debugger, profiler, and compiler are distributed as a single integrated development environment compatible with Unix, Linux, Windows, and Mac operating systems. Script files containing SWI-Prolog code have SWI filename extension. This file format is classified as Developer.
SWiSH (project) by SWiSH Zone
SWiSH is a discontinued media software used to create Flash multimedia content on Windows devices. SWI is the native file format for saving Flash projects created with SWiSH. This file format is classified as Video.

SWI file format:

Why is it important to know the file format? This is the only way to find out which program to use to open the file. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. In the following you will find our evaluation of the SWI files:

An SWI file covers different formats for different programs. The file formats most commonly found in SWI files are:

30% of all SWI files start with the magic bytes 00 1C FF FE FF 17 53 00 57, which are always the first bytes of this file format. These files are binary files, so they do not contain text, but only cryptic characters. SWI files are between 42 KB and 2 MB in size. It is a modern file type. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. SWiSH Max4 (2011.06.20) and Proyectos. A common filename is Movie1.swi. Such SWI files store data about pddm.
20% of all SWI files start with the bytes :94, which are crucial for this file format. If you open these files in a text editor, you can view and read the content yourself. The file size is in the range of 9 KB to 68 KB. The keywords RABO are typical for these files. A common filename is MT940_A_20180601.swi. These files can be linked to rabo.

All the rest of the SWI files (50%) have different formats, frequently e.g. HP Switch firmware, SWiSH project, Samsung Kies backup, ZIP and ABNANL. The category is afschrift or arubaos. Just click the "Choose your .swi file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your SWI file is.

Technical Data for SWI File Extension

File classification:

System

Related files:

sbk, swf, switch, pl, zip, rfu, fwi, vfs

Mime type:

application/vnd.arastra.swi

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: swifile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SWiSHmax\SwishMax.exe %1

ProgramID: swifile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SWiSH v2.0\Swish2.exe %1

ProgramID: swifile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SWiSH\Swish2.exe

ProgramID: SWiSH.Movie
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SWiSHmax\SwishMax.exe

ProgramID: SWiSH.Movie
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SWISHM~1\SWISHM~1.EXE

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an swi firmware is a special file format by Hewlett Packard and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SWI files

Associate the SWI file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open firmwares. Because only the current version supports the latest SWI file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Hewlett Packard manufacturer website after an available ProCurve Network Switch update.
To make sure that your SWI file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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