VSWP File Extension

What is VSWP file?

VSWP filename suffix is mostly used for VMware Virtual Memory files. VMware, Inc. defined the VMware Virtual Memory format standard. VSWP files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. VSWP file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The most popular program for handling VSWP files is VMware vSphere, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. Software named VMware vSphere was created by VMware, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and VSWP files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support VSWP file extension

The following listing features VSWP-compatible programs. VSWP files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with VSWP extension?

Being unable to open files with VSWP extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with VSWP extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with VSWP files.

Step 1. Get the VMware vSphere

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening VSWP files is that no program that can handle VSWP files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install VMware vSphere or one to the listed programs: VMware Workstation. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading VMware vSphere installed is by going to developer’s website (VMware, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of VMware vSphere and update if needed

You still cannot access VSWP files although VMware vSphere 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 VMware vSphere installed, it may not support VSWP 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 VMware vSphere.

Step 3. Assign VMware vSphere to VSWP files

After installing VMware vSphere (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open VSWP files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the VSWP with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where VMware vSphere is installed, check the Always use this app to open VSWP files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected VSWP file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with VSWP extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the VSWP is not faulty

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

1. Check the VSWP file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the VSWP 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 scanner detected that the VSWP file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the VSWP file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the VSWP file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with VSWP extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run VMware vSphere

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

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 VMware Virtual Memory file. It may be the case that the VSWP files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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