Known SMW Files

Primary SMW File Association

.SMW

File ID:	.smw
Classification:	SIMPL Windows Source File

An SMW file is a source code file used by the program SIMPL Windows.

Company:	Crestron Electronics
Class:	Developer Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.smw

Software Programs That Open The SIMPL Windows Source File:

SIMPL Windows by Crestron Electronics

Windows

Other SMW File Associations

.SMW

File ID:	.smw
Classification:	Stenn Media Web Script

The SMW file extension is related to the Stenn Media software and stores web script written for Stenn Media app.

Company:	Open Source
Class:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Stenn Media Web Script Files:

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Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

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Sources of SMW Problems

Common SMW Opening Problems

SIMPL Windows Removed

When you double-click your SMW file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to SIMPL Windows missing in %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your SMW with SIMPL Windows, so double-clicking the file won't work.

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

Wrong Version of SIMPL Windows is Installed

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of SIMPL Windows installed that's incompatible with your SIMPL Windows Source File type. Download the latest SIMPL Windows version from the Crestron Electronics website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This problem is predominately due to having a SIMPL Windows Source File file version that was created by a newer version of SIMPL Windows than what you have installed on your PC.

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

Conclusion: The majority of SMW file opening issues are due to not having the correct SIMPL Windows version installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening SMWs

You can still experience errors opening SMW files even with the latest version of SIMPL Windows installed on your PC. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening SMW files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid SMW file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry SMW description
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the SMW format
• Your SMW can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Past or present virus infection has affected your SMW
• SMW-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Windows cannot load your SIMPL Windows Source File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)