CWR File Extension

What is CWR file?

Full format name of files that use CWR extension is Crystal Reports Report. Crystal Reports Report format was developed by SAP AG. Files with CWR extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. CWR file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. Crystal Reports is by far the most used program for working with CWR files. Crystal Reports software was developed by SAP AG, and on its official website you may find more information about CWR files or the Crystal Reports software program.

Programs which support CWR file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support CWR files. Files with CWR extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with CWR extension?

Problems with accessing CWR may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with CWR extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with CWR files.

Step 1. Get the Crystal Reports

Problems with opening and working with CWR files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with CWR files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Crystal Reports. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support CWR files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Crystal Reports installed is by going to developer’s website (SAP AG) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Crystal Reports

You still cannot access CWR files although Crystal Reports 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. This can be one of the causes why CWR files are not compatible with Crystal Reports. The most recent version of Crystal Reports is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Crystal Reports Report files with Crystal Reports

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate CWR files with latest version of Crystal Reports you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the CWR with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Crystal Reports is installed, check the Always use this app to open CWR files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected CWR file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with CWR extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

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

1. The CWR may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the CWR is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the CWR file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the CWR file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the CWR file’s structure is intact

If the CWR 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. It could happen the the download process of file with CWR extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle Crystal Reports

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

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Crystal Reports Report files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with CWR files affecting older versions of given software.

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