Known SWAP Files

Dominant SWAP File Type

.SWAP

Formatting:	.swap
Category:	Swap File

Swap file used by the virtual memory component of an operating system.It contains data that has been swapped from memory to the hard disk.This file enables to increase the amount of available memory to a computer and also helps in making accessing commonly used data more efficient.

Created by:	Microsoft Corporation
Group:	System Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.swap

Software Programs That Open The Swap File:

Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Apple OS X by Apple

Mac

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Understanding SWAP Issues

Issues Opening SWAP Files

Microsoft Windows Disappeared

When trying to open your SWAP file, you get the error "Can't Open SWAP File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Windows missing in %%os%%. The typical path of opening your SWAP with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your SWAP file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Obsolete Version of Microsoft Windows

It is possible that your version of Microsoft Windows isn't able to open your Swap File file due to incompatibility. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Windows (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. Most of the time your Swap File file was created by a newer Microsoft Windows than what you have installed.

Tip: If you right-click on your SWAP file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening SWAP files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Windows installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading SWAP Files

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Windows will resolve your issue. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening SWAPs. Other contributing causes:

• File references in the Windows Registry for SWAP are wrong
• Corruption of the SWAP file description inside the Registry
• Corrupt install of Microsoft Windows or other SWAP-related program
• File corruption affecting your SWAP file
• SWAP file integrity has been compromised by malware
• SWAP-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Swap File file successfully