ABW File Extension

How to open ABW file?

After double-clicking on the unknown file icon, the system should open it in the default software that supports it. If this does not happen, download and install the AbiWord software and then manually associate the file with it.

Step 1. Download and install AbiWord

If there is no AbiWord or similar software in the system that supports files with the ABW extension, you must first download and install it. Below you will find a list of the most-used applications that work with ABW. After going to the subpage of the program you will find a link to the developer's website, where you can safely download the software installer.

Step 2. Associate AbiWord with the ABW file extension

If the user already has one of the applications installed, the next step will be to associate it with the file extension ABW. This can be done in two ways - one is to manually edit the Windows Registry and HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT keys. The second way is simpler and definitely recommended for less advanced users.

• Right click on the unknown ABW file you want to open
• Select "Open with" from the menu
• Click "Choose another application"
• Click "More applications"
• Click "Find more applications on this PC" and indicate the installation location of the appropriate program
• Finally, select the "Always use the selected program to open ABW files" option and confirm the whole operation.

Remember! Manually editing the system registry is only recommended for advanced users, and changes made to it without proper knowledge may result in damage to the system.

Step 3. Check out other possible problems related to ABW files.

Sometimes it happens that despite having the right application and the correct configuration, there are still problems with opening the ABW files. You should then find out what is the reason of the problem.

• Check if the ABW file is not infected - When the file ABW is infected with a virus or malware, it probably will not be able to be opened correctly. In this case, scan the ABW file and take the actions recommended by the antivirus program installed on the system. Most often it is disinfection or deletion of an infected file.
• Check if you, as the operating system user, have appropriate permissions to work with the file ABW
• Check if the icon is an element of the correct file but not only a shortcut to the location where the ABW file no longer exists.
• Check that the system has the necessary resources to run the AbiWord application and open the ABW file.
• Check if the file is complete - Sometimes it happens that the ABW file was not copied completely from the external Flash memory, or downloaded from the Internet. When the file is incomplete, it is not possible to open it correctly. In this case, please download or copy the file ABW again.

Step 4. Contact an IT expert

When all of the above methods have failed, it remains to contact an IT specialist or developers of the ABIWORD program.