What is the SWP File Extension?

Writer:   |   Edited: December 05, 2018

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SWP File Summary

There are two file types associated with the SWP File Extension, with the most widely-observed being the Swap File format. According to our database, five distinct software programs (conventionally, Microsoft Windows developed by Microsoft Corporation) will enable you to view these files. SWP files are categorized ordinarily as System Files. Other file types can be Uncommon Files.

The SWP File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. SWP files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

If you are having problems opening SWP files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
Popularity
1220
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

State

5

December

2018

Revised

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Kinds of SWP Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Main SWP Affiliation

.SWP
File Ext:.swp
Class: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.

Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Group:System Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.swp

Software Programs That Open The Swap File:


Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Apple OS X by Apple

Mac

Alternative SWP Types

.SWP
File Ext:.swp
Class:Vi Swap File

The SWP file is also a swap file created by the Vi text editor or one of its variants such as Vim and GVim.The SWP file stores the recovery version of a file that is being edited in the program.

Organization: Bram Moolenaar
Group:Uncommon Files

Software Programs That Open Vi Swap File Files:


Vim by Bram Moolenaar

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
Unix
OS X El Capitan

gVim by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

MacVim by Open Source

Compatible with:

Mac

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SWP File Popularity


Device Used

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Sources of SWP Problems


Issues Opening SWP Files

Microsoft Windows Disappeared

When trying to open your SWP file, you get the error "Can't Open SWP File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Windows for %%os%% installed. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the SWP file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens SWP files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Incorrect Microsoft Windows Version

In other instances, your Swap File file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft Windows. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Windows. This issue mainly occurs when your Swap File file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Windows than you have on your PC.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the SWP file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Regardless, most of the SWP file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Microsoft Windows installed.


Other SWP File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Windows installed, you can still experience difficulties opening SWPs. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening SWP files. These issues include:

  • Windows Registry SWP file paths that are incorrect
  • Corruption of the SWP file description inside the Registry
  • Corrupt install of Microsoft Windows or other SWP-related program
  • The SWP itself is corrupted
  • Malware-tainted SWP file can't be opened
  • SWP-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Swap File file successfully

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