GW File Extension

What is GW file?

GW filename suffix is mostly used for SWAT Groundwater Input files. SWAT Groundwater Input format was developed by Grassland, Soil & Water Research Laboratory. Files with GW extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with GW extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. SWAT is by far the most used program for working with GW files. Software named SWAT was created by Grassland, Soil & Water Research Laboratory. In order to find more detailed information on the software and GW files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support GW file extension

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

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening GW files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to SWAT Groundwater Input files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with GW files.

Step 1. Install SWAT software

Problems with opening and working with GW files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with GW files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install SWAT. 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 SWAT installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Grassland, Soil & Water Research Laboratory website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of SWAT

If you already have SWAT installed on your systems and GW files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. 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 SWAT installed, it may not support GW format. The most recent version of SWAT is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open GW files to SWAT

After installing SWAT (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open GW files. 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 GW 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 SWAT is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open GW files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with GW extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with GW extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the GW for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the GW file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the GW in question is not infected with a computer virus

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

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the GW 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. If the GW 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.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

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

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

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 SWAT Groundwater Input file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with GW files affecting older versions of given software.

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