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I cannot open a SOW file. What should I do? Help!

Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with SOW files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening SOW will be resolved!

  1. 1. SOW File Extension
  2. 2. How to open SOW file?
    1. 2.1 Download and install application that supports SOW files
      1. 2.1.1 Programs that support SOW files
    2. 2.2 Verify whether SOW files are associated with appropriate software
    3. 2.3 Check SOW file for other errors
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SOW File Extension

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  • File type Descent ARJ Archive
  • File developer Interplay
  • File category Game Files
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How to open SOW file?

If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with SOW extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.

Step 1. Download and install application that supports SOW files

After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open SOW files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:

Programs that support SOW files

Windows programs
Windows
Linux programs
Linux

Step 2. Verify whether SOW files are associated with appropriate software

It is possible that an application that supports SOW files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with SOW files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support SOW files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open SOW files with the selected program.

Changing SOW file association in registry

File association for SOW files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.

Step 3. Check SOW file for other errors

  • SOW file was not copied properly from storage medium.
  • Antivirus application prevents opening SOW files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected SOW file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
  • For SOW files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.

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