Sorts of MSW Files

Dominant MSW File Type

.MSW

File Ext:	.msw
Category:	Painter Color Mixer Swatches File

A color file made using Corel Painter; a program used to paint digital art. It saves the paint color selections which are available on the Mixer panel. It lets artists remember specific color sets.

Created by:	Corel
Kind:	Settings Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.msw

Software Programs That Open The Painter Color Mixer Swatches File:

Corel Painter by Corel

Windows

Mac

Secondary MSW Associations

.MSW

File Ext:	.msw
Category:	Microsoft Word 5 Document

This file was used in Microsoft Word version 5 (or older) for its document files.

Created by:	Microsoft Corporation
Kind:	Text Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Word 5 Document Files:

Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Microsoft Office by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

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MSW File Complications

Typical MSW Opening Challenges

Corel Painter Disappeared

Double-clicking your MSW file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open MSW File". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Corel Painter isn't installed on your PC. 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 MSW, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Outdated Corel Painter

It is possible that your version of Corel Painter isn't able to open your Painter Color Mixer Swatches File file due to incompatibility. Download the latest Corel Painter version from the Corel website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Your Painter Color Mixer Swatches File file was probably created by a newer release of Corel Painter than what's currently installed your computer.

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

Primarily, problems experienced when opening MSW files are due to having the incorrect version of Corel Painter installed on your computer.

Other MSW File Issues

Even with the correct version of Corel Painter installed, you can still experience difficulties opening MSWs. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening MSWs. Problems unrelated to software:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for MSW
• The MSW file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Invalid installation of a MSW-associated program (eg. Corel Painter)
• MSW file corruption
• Your MSW is infected with malware
• Device drivers for MSW-related hardware are out-of-date
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Painter Color Mixer Swatches File files