ASW File Extension

What is ASW file?

Full format name of files that use ASW extension is ACDSee Slideshow Wizard Format. ACDSee Slideshow Wizard Format specification was created by ACD Systems. Files with ASW extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with ASW extension are categorized as Raster Image Files files. The Raster Image Files subset comprises 522 various file formats. ACDSee is by far the most used program for working with ASW files.

Programs which support ASW file extension

Programs that can handle ASW files are as follows. Files with ASW suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with ASW extension?

Problems with accessing ASW may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to ACDSee Slideshow Wizard Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with ASW files.

Step 1. Get the ACDSee

Problems with opening and working with ASW files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with ASW files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the ACDSee developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading ACDSee installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of ACDSee

You still cannot access ASW files although ACDSee is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that ACDSee cannot handle files with ASW may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of ACDSee is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign ACDSee to ASW files

After installing ACDSee (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open ASW files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the ASW with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where ACDSee is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open ASW files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with ASW extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with ASW extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the ASW file is complete and free of errors

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

1. Verify that the ASW in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the ASW 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. ASW file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If you obtained the problematic ASW file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with ASW extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the ACDSee Slideshow Wizard Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open ACDSee

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with ACDSee Slideshow Wizard Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle ASW files.

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