ACW File Description

Writer:   |   Last Updated: November 26, 2018

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ACW File Summary

Two known software programs (notably, Microsoft Windows Accessibility Wizard developed by Microsoft Corporation) are related to the ACW file extension. In addition, they are categorized under two distinct file types, but mainly identified as the Windows Accessibility Wizard File format. ACW files are categorized ordinarily as Settings Files. Other file types can be Video Files.

File Extension ACW files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. ACW files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

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

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Kinds of ACW Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Leading ACW Type

.ACW
File Name:.acw
Group:Windows Accessibility Wizard File

A settings file created using Accessibility Wizard; a Windows XP component. It stores settings which customize the operating system for different hearing, vision, or mobility needs. It can include settings for narrator, magnifier, on-screen keyboard, among other functions.

Company: Microsoft Corporation
Function:Settings Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.acw

Software Programs That Open The Windows Accessibility Wizard File:


Microsoft Windows Accessibility Wizard by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Other ACW File Associations

.ACW
File Name:.acw
Group:Captioning System File

The file contains some type of data associated with AutoCaption; a software solution used for subtitling, captioning, supertitling, or web captioning for Microsoft Windows.

Company: Image Logic Corporation
Function:Video Files

Software Programs That Open Captioning System File Files:


AutoCaption by Image Logic Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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ACW Popularity


Leading Mobiles

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)


ACW File Complications


Common ACW Opening Problems

Microsoft Windows Accessibility Wizard Removed

If you attempt to load your ACW file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open ACW Files". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Windows Accessibility Wizard 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 you have another program installed that you know will open your ACW, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Microsoft Windows Accessibility Wizard is Out-of-Date

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Windows Accessibility Wizard installed that's incompatible with your Windows Accessibility Wizard File type. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft Windows Accessibility Wizard if you don't have the right version. The primary cause of this problem is that your Windows Accessibility Wizard File file was created by a different (newer) version of Microsoft Windows Accessibility Wizard than what's installed.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your ACW file and clicking "Properties".


Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Windows Accessibility Wizard version on your computer can cause problems opening ACW files.


Other ACW File Issues

You can still experience errors opening ACW files even with the latest version of Microsoft Windows Accessibility Wizard installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening ACWs. Other contributing causes:

  • Invalid ACW file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the ACW file inside the Windows Registry
  • Microsoft Windows Accessibility Wizard or another ACW application experienced a flawed installation
  • Your ACW file is corrupted (issues with your Windows Accessibility Wizard File file itself)
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your ACW
  • Hardware associated with ACW has outdated drivers
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Windows Accessibility Wizard File file

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