SWP file extension
SWP file could be opened by special software. There are 2 file's types and each of them could be opened by different software. Download recommended software to open desired file format.
How to open SWP file
- File type:
- Vi Swap File
- Developer:
- Bill Joy
- Category:
- Miscellaneous files
Vi text editor or one of its variants (for example Vim (Vi iMproved) or gVim) swap file with the recovery version of a file that is being edited at the moment in the application. It is also used as a lock file that prevents from editing the file by more than one users at the moment. SWP files are generated in the same directory as the edited file. SWP file can be used to restore the document if the program unexpectly crashes.
- File type:
- Swap File
- Category:
- System files
Operating system virtual memory component swap file with information that has been swapped from memory to the hard disk. It helps to increase the amount of available memory to a computer and to make accessing usually used information more efficient. SWP files may be generated on-demand or pre-allocated to a section of a hard disk during an operating system installation process.
How to open file with SWP extension?
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