MEXW64 File Extension

What is MEXW64 file?

MEXW64 is a file extension commonly associated with MATlab Compiled Function Format files. MEXW64 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with MEXW64 extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports MEXW64 files is MATLAB. Software named MATLAB was created by MathWorks, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and MEXW64 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support MEXW64 file extension

The following listing features MEXW64-compatible programs. Files with MEXW64 suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 03/06/2020

How to open file with MEXW64 extension?

Problems with accessing MEXW64 may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to MATlab Compiled Function Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install MATLAB

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening MEXW64 files is that no program that can handle MEXW64 files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download MATLAB and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download MATLAB installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit MathWorks, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of MATLAB and update if needed

If the problems with opening MEXW64 files still occur even after installing MATLAB, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of MATLAB is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why MEXW64 files are not compatible with MATLAB. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using MATLAB.

Step 3. Assign MATLAB to MEXW64 files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate MEXW64 files with latest version of MATLAB 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 MEXW64 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where MATLAB is installed, check the Always use this app to open MEXW64 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with MEXW64 extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with MEXW64 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the MEXW64 for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the MEXW64 file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The MEXW64 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the MEXW64 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. MEXW64 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the MEXW64 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 MEXW64 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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the MATlab Compiled Function Format file again.

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

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with MEXW64 extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with MATlab Compiled Function Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with MEXW64 files affecting older versions of given software.

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