PWI Types

Chief PWI Description

.PWI

File Name:	.pwi
Category:	Pocket Word Document

A word processor application called Pocket Word creates this type of text document. The application is designed for Pocket PC devices. The PWI file consists of document data like formatting, text, and images. You can import it to a .DOC format.

Author:	Microsoft Corporation
Kind:	Text Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pwi

Software Programs That Open The Pocket Word Document:

Apache OpenOffice by Apache Software Foundation

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

LibreOffice by The Document Foundation

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Linux

Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Softmaker Office by SoftMaker Software

Windows

Android

Linux

Qtopia

Microsoft Outlook by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

NeoOffice by Planamesa Software Inc.

Mac

Pocket Word by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Microsoft OneNote by Microsoft Corporation

	Windows
	Windows Phone

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Alternative PWI Types

.PWI

File Name:	.pwi
Category:	PowerInspect Saved Format

PowerInspect, a software suit for complex inspections in CAD/CAM engineering used this type of files for it's default CAD file.

Author:	Autodesk, Inc.
Kind:	CAD Files

Software Programs That Open PowerInspect Saved Format Files:

PowerInspect by Autodesk, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

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Sources of PWI Problems

Troubles Opening PWI Files

Apache OpenOffice Not Present

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open PWI Files" when trying to open your PWI. Usually, this is because you do not have Apache OpenOffice for %%os%% installed. The typical path of opening your PWI with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your PWI, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Wrong Version of Apache OpenOffice is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Pocket Word Document file that is unsupported by your installed application version. You will need to download a newer version of Apache OpenOffice if you don't have the right version. 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: Right-clicking on your PWI, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Regardless, most of the PWI file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Apache OpenOffice installed.

Other PWI File Issues

Even with the correct version of Apache OpenOffice installed, you can still experience difficulties opening PWIs. If you are continuing to have errors with loading PWI files, other external issues might be to blame. Problems unrelated to software:

• PWI file type Registry entries are wrong
• Deletion of the PWI file description from the Registry by mistake
• Invalid installation of a PWI-associated program (eg. Apache OpenOffice)
• Something has caused file corruption of your PWI
• PWI file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Drivers associated with PWI software need to be updated
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Pocket Word Document file