Tips to open DEA file

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

DEA file extension

File Name Drug Enforcement Administration Record Data Format
File Category Text Files

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

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 3
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is DEA file?

The file in the DEA format belongs to the Text Files category. Text Files consists of 440 similar files. Drug Enforcement Administration Record Data Format is supported by 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 main program that supports this format is Sublime Text. This was created by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd. Alternatively, you can use 10 other programs. You can use PSPad, Microsoft Windows NotePad, NotePad++ text editor, Atom in case Sublime Text cannot be used.

How to open DEA file?

An often recurring problem with Drug Enforcement Administration Record Data Format is that DEA is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open DEA, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DEA 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 Sublime Text

The first step is to check if the computer has the Sublime Text program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Sublime Text in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file DEA with Sublime Text. Below is a list of programs that support the file DEA.

Step 2. Create association of Sublime Text with DEA files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the DEA file still does not use the Sublime Text program, it means no association. 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 select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the DEA file with the Sublime Text program.

Step 3. Update Sublime Text to the latest version

If, however, after binding Sublime Text with Drug Enforcement Administration Record Data Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Sublime HQ Pty Ltd website or update the program from the application.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the DEA file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DEA file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected DEA files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the DEA file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 option of recovering data from damaged DEA files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted DEA 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the DEA file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file DEA to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.