KVW File Extension

What is KVW file?

Full format name of files that use KVW extension is Google Earth Workspace. Google Earth Workspace format was developed by Google Inc.. Files with KVW extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. KVW file format, along with 1305 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. The software recommended for managing KVW files is Google Earth. On the official website of Google Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theGoogle Earth software, but also about KVW and other supported file formats.

Programs which support KVW file extension

Programs that can handle KVW files are as follows. Files with KVW 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 KVW extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening KVW files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with KVW 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 Google Earth

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening KVW files is that no program that can handle KVW files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Google Earth and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Google Earth installed is by going to developer’s website (Google Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Google Earth

If the problems with opening KVW files still occur even after installing Google Earth, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Google Earth is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why KVW files are not compatible with Google Earth. The most recent version of Google Earth is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open KVW files to Google Earth

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate KVW files with latest version of Google Earth you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the KVW file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Google Earth is installed, check the Always use this app to open KVW files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with KVW 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 KVW extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the KVW file is complete and free of errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper KVW file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

Should it happed that the KVW is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the KVW file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the KVW file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic KVW file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the KVW 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.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Google Earth Workspace file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Google Earth

If the systems has insufficient resources to open KVW files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Google Earth Workspace files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle KVW files.

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