Varieties of VIW Files

Main VIW Affiliation

.VIW

File Ext:	.viw
Classification:	Microsoft SQL Server View Script File

The VIW file extension is primarily related to Microsoft SQL Server, a Microsoft Windows relational DMS (database management system). The VIW file comprises view script used by the Microsoft SQL Server DMS.

Created by:	Microsoft Corporation
Class:	Database Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.viw

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft SQL Server View Script File:

Microsoft SQL Server by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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Common Problems Opening VIW Files

Missing Microsoft SQL Server

If you attempt to load your VIW file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open VIW Files". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft SQL Server isn't installed on your PC. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the VIW file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: If you don't have Microsoft SQL Server installed, and you know of another program to open your VIW file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Microsoft SQL Server Requires Update

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft SQL Server installed that's incompatible with your Microsoft SQL Server View Script File type. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server. This issue mainly occurs when your Microsoft SQL Server View Script File file was created by a newer version of Microsoft SQL Server than you have on your PC.

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

Summary: Not having the right Microsoft SQL Server version on your computer can cause problems opening VIW files.

Associated Difficulties Loading VIW Files

Errors opening Microsoft SQL Server View Script File files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft SQL Server software installed on your computer. Other VIW opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for VIW
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry VIW description
• Invalid installation of a VIW-associated program (eg. Microsoft SQL Server)
• Your VIW can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Malware-tainted VIW file can't be opened
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your VIW file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Microsoft SQL Server View Script File format