LSW File Extension

What is LSW file?

LSW filename suffix is mostly used for RPG Maker Saved Game Format files. RPG Maker Saved Game Format format was developed by Enterbrain. Files with LSW extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with LSW extension are categorized as Game Files files. The Game Files subset comprises 1509 various file formats. RPG Maker is by far the most used program for working with LSW files. Software named RPG Maker was created by Enterbrain, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and LSW files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support LSW file extension

The following listing features LSW-compatible programs. Files with LSW 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 LSW extension?

Problems with accessing LSW may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with LSW files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with LSW files.

Step 1. Install RPG Maker software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening LSW files is that no program that can handle LSW files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install RPG Maker. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading RPG Maker installed is by going to developer’s website (Enterbrain, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of RPG Maker and update if needed

You still cannot access LSW files although RPG Maker is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why LSW files are not compatible with RPG Maker. The most recent version of RPG Maker is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign RPG Maker to LSW files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate LSW files with latest version of RPG Maker you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the LSW file and choose 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 RPG Maker is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open LSW files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with LSW extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• 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 LSW extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the LSW for errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper LSW file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the LSW file for viruses or malware

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

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the LSW file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the LSW file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the RPG Maker Saved Game Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run RPG Maker

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support LSW files. Close all running programs and try opening the LSW file.

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 RPG Maker Saved Game Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle LSW files.

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