DTW File Extension

What is DTW file?

DTW filename suffix is mostly used for Desktop Wallpaper files. Morgan Wireless defined the Desktop Wallpaper format standard. DTW files are supported by software applications available for devices running Mac OS, Windows. DTW file belongs to the Raster Image Files category just like 522 other filename extensions listed in our database. My Better Desktop Free Viewer supports DTW files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used.

Programs which support DTW file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with DTW files, divided into 2 categories based on operating system on which they are available. Files with DTW 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 DTW extension?

Problems with accessing DTW may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with DTW extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the My Better Desktop Free Viewer

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening DTW files is that no program that can handle DTW files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the My Better Desktop Free Viewer developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download My Better Desktop Free Viewer installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of My Better Desktop Free Viewer and update if needed

You still cannot access DTW files although My Better Desktop Free Viewer is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of My Better Desktop Free Viewer installed, it may not support DTW format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using My Better Desktop Free Viewer.

Step 3. Associate Desktop Wallpaper files with My Better Desktop Free Viewer

If you have the latest version of My Better Desktop Free Viewer installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage DTW on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the DTW with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the My Better Desktop Free Viewer installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open DTW files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

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

Step 4. Check the DTW for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the DTW file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

Should it happed that the DTW 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. If the DTW file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the DTW file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the DTW file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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 Desktop Wallpaper file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run My Better Desktop Free Viewer

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Desktop Wallpaper files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle DTW files.

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