What is the DSW File Extension?

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DSW File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that DSW files are associated with only a single known file type, the Microsoft Visual Studio Workspace format, and can be viewed with the Microsoft Visual Studio software package (developed by Microsoft Corporation). DSW files are categorized ordinarily as Settings Files.

File Extension DSW is supported by the Windows operating system. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

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

Low
Prevalence
4514
Position

/ 11690

Active

Importance

5

December

2018

Amended

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Kinds of DSW Files


Chief DSW Description

.DSW
Extension:.dsw
Classification:Microsoft Visual Studio Workspace

Setting file contains information at workspace level associated with Microsoft visual studio, an integrated development environment (IDE). Borland C++ also uses DSW files to store desktop settings.

Programmer: Microsoft Corporation
File Category:Settings Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dsw

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Visual Studio Workspace:


Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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DSW Popularity


OS Popularity

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


DSW Troubleshooting


Troubles Opening DSW Files

Microsoft Visual Studio is Not Installed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open DSW Files" when trying to open your DSW. Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Visual Studio for %%os%% installed. The OS won't know what to do with your DSW file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


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


Microsoft Visual Studio Requires Update

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed that's incompatible with your Microsoft Visual Studio Workspace type. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Visual Studio (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. Your Microsoft Visual Studio Workspace file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Visual Studio than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: Right-clicking on your DSW, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Visual Studio version on your computer can cause problems opening DSW files.


Other Causes of DSW File Opening Problems

Errors opening Microsoft Visual Studio Workspace files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft Visual Studio software installed on your computer. If you are continuing to have errors with loading DSW files, other external issues might be to blame. These issues include:

  • DSW file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the DSW file in the Windows registry
  • Partial installation of Microsoft Visual Studio that did not fully complete
  • DSW file corruption
  • The DSW is infected with a virus
  • Hardware related to DSWs has device driver corruption
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Microsoft Visual Studio Workspace files

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