Sorts of PWN Files

Principal PWN Type

.PWN

File Ext:	.pwn
Group:	Pawn Source Code File

A source code file created using Pawn, an open source programming language used for creating embedded scripts in games. It is compiled into an AMX file that contains the executable code.

Developer:	CompuPhase
Kind:	Developer Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pwn

Software Programs That Open The Pawn Source Code File:

SA-MP Editor by Open Source

Windows

PawnoX by Jernej

Windows

PawnSciTE by Darkimmortal

Windows

SAMPCE by Open Source

Windows

Secondary PWN Associations

.PWN

File Ext:	.pwn
Group:	Post-It Notes Files

The default file type associated with Post-It Notes program.

Developer:	3M
Kind:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Post-It Notes Files Files:

Post-It Notes by 3M

Compatible with:

Windows

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PWN File Complications

Common Problems Opening PWN Files

SA-MP Editor Disappeared

When you double-click your PWN file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have SA-MP Editor for %%os%% installed. You won't be able to double-click to open your PWN because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

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

Incorrect SA-MP Editor Version

It is possible that your version of SA-MP Editor isn't able to open your Pawn Source Code File file due to incompatibility. Download the latest SA-MP Editor version from the Open Source website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Your Pawn Source Code File file was probably created by a newer release of SA-MP Editor than what's currently installed your computer.

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

Summary: Not having the right SA-MP Editor version on your computer can cause problems opening PWN files.

Other PWN File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of SA-MP Editor installed, you can still experience difficulties opening PWNs. Other PWN opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Issues that aren't software-related:

• PWN file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Deletion of the PWN file description from the Registry by mistake
• Invalid installation of a PWN-associated program (eg. SA-MP Editor)
• Something has caused file corruption of your PWN
• Past or present virus infection has affected your PWN
• PWN-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Pawn Source Code File file