Open DWS files

  • Full name
    AutoCAD Standardization Format
  • Developer
    Autodesk
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Have you encountered a problem with a DWS file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a DWS file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your DWS file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is DWS file?

The file extension DWS is used for site cache files of the web page editor Adobe Dreamweaver. Dreamweaver creates a folder and a DWS file with the site name under 'C: UsersNutzernameAppDataRoamingAdobeDreamweaver XConfigurationSiteCache' for each new site. The DWS file stores data about all links to files such as images and videos. The cache file is used during the development of a web page for faster access to the files.

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If a DWS file is damaged, the program may support the access to the site. Remedy here is the deletion of the DWS file, because Dreamweaver this simply rebuilds.

Programs which can open a DWS file

How to open file with DWS extension?

In order to open a file with DWS extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening DWS file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with DWS files, follow the instructions below.
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Install AutoCAD or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening DWS files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support DWS files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of DWS files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set AutoCAD as the default program for opening DWS files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate DWS files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the AutoCAD applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where AutoCAD has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with DWS files

Sometimes problems with opening DWS files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • DWS files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open DWS files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • DWS file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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