Sorts of AW Files

Dominant AW File Type

.AW

File Format:	.aw
Type:	Answer Wizard File

A file made using Answer Wizard Builder program that creates help topic add-ons for use by Microsoft Office programs. It stores an index, keywords as well as other related help topics. It is used for browsing and locating a help topic related to a search term/question.

Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Kind:	Data Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aw

Software Programs That Open The Answer Wizard File:

Microsoft Excel by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Microsoft Access by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Microsoft PowerPoint by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Microsoft Project 2016 by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

More AW Files

.AW

File Format:	.aw
Type:	Applix File

The file extension is related to Applix TM1 (currently known as IBM Cognos TM1) planning software.

Developer:	IBM Cognos
Kind:	Text Files

Software Programs That Open Applix File Files:

IBM Cognos TM1 by IBM Cognos

Compatible with:

Windows

.AW

File Format:	.aw
Type:	Free Pascal Archive File For Windows

The file extension is related to Free Pascal compiler offered by the Free Pascal Team.

Developer:	Open Source
Kind:	Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open Free Pascal Archive File For Windows Files:

Free Pascal by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

OS/2

	FreeBSD
	NetBSD
	SunOS

BeOS

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AW File Complications

Frequent AW Opening Issues

Missing Microsoft Excel

Double-clicking your AW file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open AW File". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Excel installed for %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your AW file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

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

Incorrect Microsoft Excel Version

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Answer Wizard File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Download the latest Microsoft Excel version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. The primary cause of this problem is that your Answer Wizard File file was created by a different (newer) version of Microsoft Excel than what's installed.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of AW file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

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

Associated Difficulties Loading AW Files

Errors opening Answer Wizard File files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft Excel software installed on your computer. If you're still experiencing problems opening AW files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

• Windows Registry AW file paths that are incorrect
• Accidental deletion of the description of the AW file in the Windows registry
• Defective install of a AW program, such as Microsoft Excel
• File corruption affecting your AW file
• AW file integrity has been compromised by malware
• AW-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Answer Wizard File files