Troubleshooting Problems Opening MPW Files
Frequent MPW Opening Issues
Missing Microsoft Project 2016
When you double-click your MPW file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Project 2016 missing in %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the MPW file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.
Tip: Another MPW-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.
Microsoft Project 2016 is Out-of-Date
Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Project 2016 installed that's incompatible with your Microsoft Project Workspace File type. Download the latest Microsoft Project 2016 version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. 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: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the MPW file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.
Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening MPW files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Project 2016 installed.
Additional MPW Opening Issues
You can still experience errors opening MPW files even with the latest version of Microsoft Project 2016 installed on your PC. If you're still experiencing problems opening MPW files, there could be other computer problems. Additional factors include:
- MPW file type Registry entries are wrong
- Mistaken removal of the Windows registry MPW description
- Microsoft Project 2016 or another MPW application experienced a flawed installation
- Something has caused file corruption of your MPW
- Your MPW has adversely impacted by malware
- Device drivers of the hardware associated with your MPW file are corrupt or out-of-date
- Windows has inadequate resources to open your Microsoft Project Workspace File file
Quiz: Which of these is considered a vector image file?
That's Correct!
The unique thing about vector files such as AI and EPS is that graphic details (eg. sizes and shapes of objects) and text remains editable. This allows you can save and re-open them in Illustrator and edit text or other elements within the graphic.
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The unique thing about vector files such as AI and EPS is that graphic details (eg. sizes and shapes of objects) and text remains editable. This allows you can save and re-open them in Illustrator and edit text or other elements within the graphic.