Opening an MWT File

The MWT file type is primarily associated with MWT-Viewer.

MWT	File extension: MWT
	File type:	multi-purpose file

What is an MWT file?

MWT files mostly belong to MWT-Viewer. The MWT file extension is used for several distinct file types. Its function depends on the originating program.

Mitsubishi Works file: Also known as a MAPLE worksheet file, this version uses the Microsoft Compound format. It is designed to work with specialized viewers like MWT-Viewer from MAPware-7.

MetaStock chart template: This file acts as a template for charting in MetaStock for Windows. More details can be found on the MetaStock website.

Windows executable: In some cases, the MWT extension labels an executable file, often packed using Themida/WinLicense.

Windows shortcut file: Another use sees the MWT file as a shortcut, sometimes flagged as malware-related. Further information is available at Wikipedia.

FilExt.com note: Check the file’s properties or header data to decide which application is needed for proper viewing. Using the right software is key before executing or editing the file.

How to open MWT files

You need a suitable software like MWT-Viewer to open an MWT 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 MWT file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a MWT 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 MWT files:

MWT-Viewer
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MWT files are often referred to as MWT-Viewer spreadsheets because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
MetaStock (Stock Analysis Template) by Equis International

MWT file extension format:

If you know the file format, you can also find out how to open or edit the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. In the following you will find our evaluation of the MWT files:

As a file extension, MWT isn't very common and includes different formats for different programs. However, the following two file formats are common:

30% of all MWT files start with the magic bytes [MetaStock for Windows*VL], which are always the first bytes of this file format. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. The files are often between 8 KB and 12 KB in size. The file type is old but is used even today. The following keywords are characteristic: [MetaStock for Windows*VL]. Examples of file names are ADX.MWT or tower0.mwt. Such MWT files store data about advantage and template.
25% of all MWT files are based on the Microsoft Compound File format, also known as Composite Document File format or OLE2 compound document format. This is a complex container format used by earlier versions of Microsoft Office and other Windows programs. The file signature of compound files is defined as D0 CF 11 E0 A1 B1 1A E1, so the first character of a file looks like "DOCFILE". They consist of illegible, cryptic characters. The files are 4 KB to 4.6 KB in size, with a median of 4 KB.

The remaining 45% of all MWT files are different files with different signatures, often e.g. EXE and ZIP. These files sometimes refer to keygen or microsoft. If you want to find out which format your MWT file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .mwt file to analyze".

Technical Data for MWT File Extension

File classification:

Spreadsheet

Related files:

lnk, mst, zwt, mtw, exe, mtx, template, pdt, pxt, doc, xls

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: pwtfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\WINWORD.EXE /n

an mwt multi-purpose file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MWT files

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