Tips to open DAA file

Can't open the DAA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DAA files as well as a list of programs that support DAA files.

DAA file extension

File Name PowerISO Direct-Access-Archive
File Developer PowerISO Computing
File Category Disk Image Files

The DAA file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DAA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DAA file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is DAA file?

The file in the DAA format belongs to the Disk Image Files category. It was designed by PowerISO Computing. In addition to this file, the Disk Image Files category includes 203 related files. PowerISO Direct-Access-Archive is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The PowerISO application is recommended to open the file. It was released by PowerISO Computing, Inc.. There are also 7 alternative programs to handle the DAA file. The UltraISO, DAA2ISO, gBurner, AnyToISO programs will also handle the file when the PowerISO program does not fulfill its role.

How to open DAA file?

An often recurring problem with PowerISO Direct-Access-Archive is that DAA is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that DAA files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DAA 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 PowerISO

In this case, you should first verify that the PowerISO application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing PowerISO into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support DAA files.

Step 2. Create association of PowerISO with DAA files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the DAA file to open in the PowerISO application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 DAA file with the PowerISO program.

Step 3. Update PowerISO to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the PowerISO program, it is possible that PowerISO Direct-Access-Archive requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the PowerISO Computing, Inc. website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DAA file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the DAA file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DAA file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected DAA 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 DAA file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing 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. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair DAA file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting PowerISO Computing, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file DAA except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
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 DAA to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the DAA file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.