PAW Types

Leading PAW Type

.PAW

Formatting:	.paw
Class:	PawaaFILE File Format

The file stores sensitive data protected by pawaaFILE software; a currently obsolete product offered by Pawaa Software.

Programmer:	SecurelyShare
Class:	Encoded Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.paw

Software Programs That Open The PawaaFILE File Format:

SecurelyShare by SecurelyShare

Windows

Other PAW File Associations

.PAW

Formatting:	.paw
Class:	Paw Document

A document used and created by Paw; a HTTP and REST client for Mac OS. It stores HTTP API definition having headers, URL parameters, as well as environment values configured by the developer.

Programmer:	Paw
Class:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Paw Document Files:

Paw by Paw

Compatible with:

Mac

.PAW

Formatting:	.paw
Class:	Personal Ancestry Writer II File

A data file created using Personal Ancestry Writer II (aka PAWriter II) Mac genealogy software. It stores biographical information for the persons as well as their ancestors, and the relationships between them. It can be searched or viewed on a timeline.

Programmer:	Howard H. Metcalfe
Class:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Personal Ancestry Writer II File Files:

Personal Ancestry Writer II by Howard H. Metcalfe

Compatible with:

Mac

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Understanding PAW Issues

Common Problems Opening PAW Files

SecurelyShare Disappeared

When trying to open your PAW file, you get the error "Can't Open PAW File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have SecurelyShare installed for - . Your operating system cannot associate your PAW with SecurelyShare, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: Another PAW-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

SecurelyShare is Out-of-Date

Sometimes your installed version of SecurelyShare won't support your PawaaFILE File Format file. If you do not have the proper version SecurelyShare (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

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

Conclusion: The majority of PAW file opening issues are due to not having the correct SecurelyShare version installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading PAW Files

Although you might already have SecurelyShare or another PAW-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening PawaaFILE File Format files. There can be external issues inside of - that are causing these errors when opening PAWs. These issues include:

• PAW file type Registry entries are wrong
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry PAW description
• SecurelyShare or another PAW application experienced a flawed installation
• Your PAW file is corrupted (issues with your PawaaFILE File Format file itself)
• Your PAW has adversely impacted by malware
• PAW-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the PawaaFILE File Format format