Tips to open _DD file
Can't open the _DD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open _DD files as well as a list of programs that support _DD files.
_DD file extension
| File Name |
Norton Disk Doctor Repair |
| File Developer |
Symantec Corporation |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The _DD file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the _DD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the _DD file on each system platform.
What is _DD file?
The _DD file has been categorized as Archive Files. The creator of this file is Symantec Corporation. In addition to this file, the Archive Files category includes 619 related files. Norton Disk Doctor Repair is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Norton Disk Doctor application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Symantec Corporation.
How to open _DD file?
The main problem with Norton Disk Doctor Repair is that the _DD file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open _DD, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the _DD file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Norton Disk Doctor
In this case, you should first verify that the Norton Disk Doctor application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Norton Disk Doctor into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support _DD files.
Programs to open _DD file
Remember to download programs supporting _DD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Norton Disk Doctor with _DD files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the _DD file to open in the Norton Disk Doctor application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the _DD file with the Norton Disk Doctor program.
Step 3. Update Norton Disk Doctor to the latest version
If, however, after binding Norton Disk Doctor with Norton Disk Doctor Repair there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Symantec Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the _DD file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to _DD files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our _DD file. However, remember that not every infected _DD file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the _DD file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular _DD file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Symantec Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted _DD files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move _DD to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file _DD to close. However, some background programs may block the _DD file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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