.DSW File Extension

Developer Studio Workspace File

DSW is the extension given to Visual C++ 6 Workspace files. DSW files are used in Windows operating systems. The Microsoft Visual Studio programs can open DSW files. Thousands of users face problems o...

General Information

Title DSW File Extension
Extension .dsw
Full Form Developer Studio Workspace File
File Type Development Project File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project information
Additional Functions Link multiple projects
Features IDE project settings

File Characteristics

Quality Plain text
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Software Development Yes
Version Control No
Project Organization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Version upgrade

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1998
Superseded By .sln (Visual Studio Solution File)

Associated Types

Project File .dsp
Solution File .sln

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 Commercial Windows
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