What is iws file? How to open iws files?
The IWS file suffix is associated with the InstallWatch.
The default software associated to open iws file:
InstallWatch 
Company or developer:
Gavin Stark
InstallWatch is Linux software that is used to catalog and maintain software installed from source code. Now is distributed as a part of CheckInstall.
Help how to open:
Due the variability and uncertainty of this file type group, there is no general information available, about how to open this various data file format. However most files with extension from this group are usually not meant to be opened or viewed directly. If there are associated applications or programs listed below the extension description, you can always try to check their website for additional informations on their forums or other type of customer support.
For general information try to look at:
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How to convert:
Due the variability and uncertainty of this file type group, there is no general information available, about how to convert this various data file format. However most files with extension from this group are usually not in formats, which can be converted. If there are associated applications or programs listed below the extension description, you can always try to check their website for additional informations on their forums or other type of customer support.
List of recommended software applications associated to the .iws file extension
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and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open iws file, edit iws file, convert iws file, view iws file, play iws file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Programs that can create iws file - InstallWatch scan file
Programs supporting the exension iws on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about InstallWatch for create iws file action.
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