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Pick the Right Program
Start by choosing the right program to open your DSW file. A few of the most common programs used to open DSW files are listed below. One of them should be able to open your DSW file.
- C++ Desktop Settings
- Visual Studio Workspace
Note the File Type
Other programs may be able to open your DSW file, depending on the type of file it is. You can find the file type listed in the file’s properties. On a Windows PC, right-click the file, click "Properties", then look under “Type of File.” On a Mac computer, right-click the file, click “More Info,” then look under “Kind”.
Tip: If it’s the DSW file extension, it probably falls under the Settings Files type, so any program used for Settings Files should open your DSW file.
Ask the Developer
Contacting the software developer is another easy way to get help opening a DSW file. You can find the developers for the most common programs used to open DSW files in the list below.
| Software | Developer |
|---|---|
| C++ Desktop Settings | Borland Software Corporation |
| Visual Studio Workspace | Microsoft Corporation |
Use a Universal File Viewer
When all else fails, a universal file viewer is the best way to open a DSW file. Programs like File Magic (Download) can open many different types of files, depending on the format. Although, some files may not be compatible with these programs. If your DSW file isn’t compatible, it will only open in binary format.
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