Known SWV Files

Primary SWV File Association

.SWV

File Ext:	.swv
Category:	Microsoft Sidewinder Game Voice Settings File

File used by the Microsoft Sidewinder Game Voice, a device that enables speech recognition for video games and online collaboration with other gamers.

Organization:	Microsoft Corporation
Class:	Game Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.swv

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Sidewinder Game Voice Settings File:

SideWinder Game Voice Utility by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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SWV Troubleshooting

Typical SWV Opening Challenges

SideWinder Game Voice Utility Removed

When trying to open your SWV file, you get the error "Can't Open SWV File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to SideWinder Game Voice Utility missing in %%os%%. 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: If you don't have SideWinder Game Voice Utility installed, and you know of another program to open your SWV file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Outdated SideWinder Game Voice Utility

In other instances, your Microsoft Sidewinder Game Voice Settings File file version may not be supported by your version of SideWinder Game Voice Utility. Download the latest SideWinder Game Voice Utility version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Most of the time your Microsoft Sidewinder Game Voice Settings File file was created by a newer SideWinder Game Voice Utility than what you have installed.

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

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening SWV files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Additional SWV Opening Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of SideWinder Game Voice Utility will resolve your issue. If you are continuing to have errors with loading SWV files, other external issues might be to blame. Issues that aren't software-related:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for SWV
• Accidental deletion of the description of the SWV file in the Windows registry
• Defective install of a SWV program, such as SideWinder Game Voice Utility
• Your SWV file is corrupted (issues with your Microsoft Sidewinder Game Voice Settings File file itself)
• Malware-tainted SWV file can't be opened
• Drivers associated with SWV software need to be updated
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Microsoft Sidewinder Game Voice Settings File file