FPW File Issues: Why Your PC Won't Open FPW Files

Few things are as frustrating as receiving a file that your computer refuses to open up. Understanding the reason why it won't work is the first step to finding a solution. Here are some of the most common error messages and issues when opening FPW files.

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Common Error Messages

Error Message: The FPW File is Corrupt

The only solution to a corrupt file, is to download a new copy, or to ask the sender to resend the file.

Error Message: Can't Find Software to Open the FPW File

This error is quite easy to solve. Simply right-click on the FPW file and select FloorPlan Plus Floorplan Drawing or FoxPro Configuration from the dropdown list to create a default file type association. In future, it should automatically open in FloorPlan Plus Floorplan Drawing or FoxPro Configuration that you selected.

Common FPW-Related Issues

Issue: You Don't Have FloorPlan Plus Floorplan Drawing or FoxPro Configuration Installed

You can simply download FloorPlan Plus Floorplan Drawing or FoxPro Configuration software. FPW uses FloorPlan Plus Floorplan Drawing by default, but it is also compatible with FoxPro Configuration. If you have FoxPro Configuration installed, try make make one of these software packages your default file association for the FPW file type extension.

Issue: You Have FloorPlan Plus Floorplan Drawing or FoxPro Configuration Installed, But It's Still Not Working

If you have FloorPlan Plus Floorplan Drawing or FoxPro Configuration installed and you still can't open the file, you should get in touch with the software developers for further assistance. See our chart below for who to contact:

Software Developer
FloorPlan Plus Floorplan Drawing Microsoft Developer
FoxPro Configuration Windows Software

Issue: You Can't Install FloorPlan Plus Floorplan Drawing or FoxPro Configuration

If for some reason you can't or don't want to install FloorPlan Plus Floorplan Drawing or FoxPro Configuration, you could also search online for free software that uses FPW files. But, as a word of caution, please be careful as many free software downloads are infected with malware or bundled with unwanted software.


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