How to Deal with Virus Damage and Restore Your .DWS Files

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .DWS file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2025.

How to Deal with Virus Damage and Restore Your .DWS Files
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What is a .DWS file?

A DWS file is a workspace file created by the Windows version of Dyalog, an APL-based development environment. It contains a workspace, which includes APL objects such as functions and variables. DWS files are used to develop APL programs.

What Are Common Causes of ".DWS" Files Lost or Failure?

There are several common causes of ".DWS" files being lost or experiencing failure:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may accidentally delete the ".DWS" files while organizing or cleaning up their computer's storage.
  2. Software or hardware issues: Problems with the operating system, software conflicts, or hardware malfunctions can lead to corruption or loss of ".DWS" files.
  3. Virus or malware attacks: Malicious software can infect and damage files, including ".DWS" files, making them inaccessible or unusable.
  4. Power outages or system crashes: Sudden power outages or system crashes can interrupt the saving process of ".DWS" files, resulting in data loss or corruption.
  5. Improper file handling: Improper handling of ".DWS" files, such as forceful termination of the software or improper ejection of external storage devices, can cause file corruption or loss.
  6. Disk errors or bad sectors: Physical issues with the storage device, such as disk errors or bad sectors, can lead to the loss or corruption of ".DWS" files.
  7. File system errors: Errors within the file system, such as file system corruption or formatting errors, can cause ".DWS" files to become inaccessible or lost.
  8. Human error: Mistakes made by users, such as accidental formatting of storage devices or overwriting ".DWS" files with incorrect data, can result in file loss.

To prevent the loss or failure of ".DWS" files, it is recommended to regularly back up important files, use reliable antivirus software, handle files with care, and maintain a stable and secure computing environment.

How to recover lost ".DWS" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".DWS" file may be deleted.

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By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".DWS" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".DWS" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".DWS" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

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Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

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  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".DWS" files, and select analysis type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Analysis Type

  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Files that Can be Restored

  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Deep Scan

  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

    File Recovery Software - Files List for Recovery

  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

    Saving recovered files in Hetman Partition Recovery

How to open file with ".DWS" extension?

Looking for how to open a stereo dyalog Workspace File image file file?

Programs that open ".DWS" files

Windows
Dyalog Dyalog
Mac
Dyalog Dyalog
Linux
Dyalog Dyalog

Additional Information

  • File type: Dyalog Workspace File

  • File extension: .DWS

  • Developer: Dyalog

  • Category: Developer Files

  • Format: N/A

  • File types that use the extension .DWS:

    • Dyalog Workspace File

    • AutoCAD Drawing Standards File

    • Adobe Dreamweaver Site Cache File

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Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

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Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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Questions and answers

  • What is the file extension .DWS commonly used for, and what does it represent?

    The file extension .DWS is commonly used for AutoCAD Drawing Standards files. DWS stands for Drawing Standards, and these files are used to define and enforce specific standards and rules for AutoCAD drawings. They contain information related to layer names, line types, text styles, dimension styles, and other settings that ensure consistency and adherence to specific drafting standards within AutoCAD.

  • How can I open a .DWS file on my computer? Are there any specific programs or tools required?

    A .DWS file is typically associated with Autodesk AutoCAD software. It contains drawing standards and settings that can be applied to new drawings. To open a .DWS file, you will need Autodesk AutoCAD installed on your computer. Here's how you can open it:

    1. Launch AutoCAD on your computer.
    2. Go to the "Application" menu (the red A icon in the top left corner) or type "OPEN" in the command line.
    3. In the Open dialog box, browse to the location where the .DWS file is saved.
    4. Select the .DWS file and click on the "Open" button.

    AutoCAD will open the .DWS file, and you can then modify the drawing standards or apply them to new drawings as needed.

    If you don't have AutoCAD installed, you won't be able to open the .DWS file directly. However, you can try using a text editor (such as Notepad) to open the file and view its content. Keep in mind that this will only allow you to see the text-based information within the file, and you won't be able to interact with it as you would in AutoCAD.

  • Are .DWS files exclusive to a particular software or application, or can they be accessed and opened using multiple programs?

    .DWS files are typically associated with Autodesk AutoCAD software. They are Drawing Standards files that contain settings and configurations for maintaining consistency and adherence to specific drafting standards within AutoCAD. These files are not meant to be directly opened or accessed by multiple programs, as their purpose is to provide standardized settings within the AutoCAD environment.
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