Types of VCW Files

Primary VCW File Association

.VCW

File Format:	.vcw
File Type:	eMbedded Visual C++ Workspace File

The VCW file is a saved workspace file created by eMbedded Visual C++ (EVC).The VCW file contains layout settings for eVC's IDE.The VCW file is used for storing a customized project workspace during development.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
Group:	Settings Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.vcw

Software Programs That Open The eMbedded Visual C++ Workspace File:

Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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Sources of VCW Problems

Troubles Opening VCW Files

Microsoft Visual Studio Removed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open VCW Files" when trying to open your VCW. If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Visual Studio installed for %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your VCW because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: Another VCW-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Microsoft Visual Studio Requires Update

Your eMbedded Visual C++ Workspace File file is incompatible with Microsoft Visual Studio because you might have the wrong version installed. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This issue mainly occurs when your eMbedded Visual C++ Workspace File file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Visual Studio than you have on your PC.

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

Primarily, problems experienced when opening VCW files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed on your computer.

More Causes of Problems Opening VCWs

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Visual Studio will resolve your issue. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening VCWs. These issues include:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for VCW
• Accidental deletion of the description of the VCW file in the Windows registry
• Invalid installation of a VCW-associated program (eg. Microsoft Visual Studio)
• File corruption affecting your VCW file
• Your VCW has adversely impacted by malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your VCW file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Windows cannot load your eMbedded Visual C++ Workspace File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)