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What is a RESW file? Resource file used by Windows and Silverlight applications; contains strings that are used to localize the application for different languages and contexts; replaces .RESX files in some application development scenarios; often used with XAML applications, which abstract the user interface strings to resource files.

More Information When RESW files are built into the application, they are compiled into a binary format and are stored in .PRI files.

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What is a RESW file?

Resource file used by Windows and Silverlight applications; contains strings that are used to localize the application for different languages and contexts; replaces .RESX files in some application development scenarios; often used with XAML applications, which abstract the user interface strings to resource files.

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When RESW files are built into the application, they are compiled into a binary format and are stored in .PRI files.

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Updated: November 16, 2011

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What is a RESW file?↓
Resource file used by Windows and Silverlight applications; contains strings that are used to localize the application for different languages and contexts; replaces .RESX files in some application development scenarios; often used with XAML applications, which abstract the user interface strings to resource files.

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