There are 2 file types use the .W01 file extension:
1. Samsung Recovery File

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A W01 file is a backup data file created by Samsung Recovery software, a program that comes with Samsung computers to backup and recover data. It contains a partial backup of a computer system that can be restored if all other necessary backup files are present.
W01 files are located in the \SamsungRecovery\ directory. The files are saved in a proprietary format and can only be opened and restored with the Samsung Recovery software used to create them.
NOTE: Samsung Recovery was originally called Recovery Solution but changed to Recovery with the release of version 6, which followed version 5.6.
user1.w01 - The name of the backup file that contains a state backup. The next file will be named user1.w02, then user1.w03, and so on.
init.w01 - The name of the backup that contains the factory image (formerly called initial image), which is an image used to restore the computer's original factory firmware and settings.
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Updated: August 1, 2016
2. Yamaha SY Series Wave File

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Audio wave file saved by a Yamaha SY series synthesizer such as the SY99 or SY85; may also be used by the TX16W sampler, which typically saves files with a .TXW extension.
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Updated: July 31, 2006