_NWS File Extension

What is _NWS file?

_NWS filename suffix is mostly used for Windows Live Mail Newsgroup Copy Format files. Windows Live Mail Newsgroup Copy Format specification was created by Microsoft. _NWS file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. _NWS file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing _NWS files is Windows Live Mail. Windows Live Mail software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about _NWS files or the Windows Live Mail software program.

Programs which support _NWS file extension

The following listing features _NWS-compatible programs. _NWS files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with _NWS extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening _NWS files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Windows Live Mail Newsgroup Copy Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install Windows Live Mail software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports _NWS files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the Windows Live Mail developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support _NWS files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Windows Live Mail installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Windows Live Mail and update if needed

You still cannot access _NWS files although Windows Live Mail is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Windows Live Mail installed, it may not support _NWS format. The most recent version of Windows Live Mail is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Windows Live Mail to _NWS files

If you have the latest version of Windows Live Mail installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage _NWS on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the _NWS file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Windows Live Mail installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open _NWS files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected _NWS file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select Windows Live Mail and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with _NWS extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the _NWS for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the _NWS file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the _NWS file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the _NWS is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. _NWS file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with _NWS extension is complete and error-free

If the _NWS file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with _NWS extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Windows Live Mail Newsgroup Copy Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Windows Live Mail

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with _NWS extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Windows Live Mail Newsgroup Copy Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the _NWS files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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