SWZ File: What is it?

Writer:   |   Revised: November 26, 2018

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SWZ File Summary

Most SWZ files can be viewed with four known software applications, typically Adobe Flash Player developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. and associated with the Adobe Flash Player Cache File format as it's primary file type. SWZ files are traditionally categorized as Web Files.

SWZ files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about SWZ files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your SWZ file.

Low
Popularity
7832
Ranking

/ 11690

Active

Importance

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November

2018

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SWZ Types


Primary SWZ File Association

.SWZ
Formatting:.swz
Type:Adobe Flash Player Cache File

SWZ file extension may refer to a cache file introduced with the 9th version of the software Adobe Flash Player. It contains Adobe digitally signed data. This enables caching data within the Flash Player like browsers. SWZ files make Flash Player animation loading quicker. They also allow using Runtime Shared Libraries (RSLs).

Created by: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Group:Web Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.swz

Software Programs That Open The Adobe Flash Player Cache File:


Adobe Flash Player by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac
Linux

Adobe Flex by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Adobe Flash Builder by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Adobe Flash Professional CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

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SWZ Usage


Browser Hierarchy

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Sources of SWZ Problems


Frequent SWZ Opening Issues

Adobe Flash Player Removed

You attempt to load your SWZ file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The SWZ File Extension". Customarily, this means that Adobe Flash Player is not installed on %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: When another SWZ application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Outdated Adobe Flash Player

In other instances, your Adobe Flash Player Cache File file version may not be supported by your version of Adobe Flash Player. Download the latest Adobe Flash Player version from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website to ensure you have the correct one installed. The primary cause of this problem is that your Adobe Flash Player Cache File file was created by a different (newer) version of Adobe Flash Player than what's installed.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of SWZ file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Regardless, most of the SWZ file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Adobe Flash Player installed.


Associated Difficulties Loading SWZ Files

Even with the correct version of Adobe Flash Player installed, you can still experience difficulties opening SWZs. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening SWZs. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • Windows Registry SWZ file paths that are incorrect
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the SWZ file in the Windows registry
  • Partial installation of Adobe Flash Player that did not fully complete
  • SWZ file corruption
  • Malware-tainted SWZ file can't be opened
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your SWZ file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Windows cannot load your Adobe Flash Player Cache File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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