Tips to open DESKTOP file
Can't open the DESKTOP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DESKTOP files as well as a list of programs that support DESKTOP files.
DESKTOP file extension
| File Name |
Desktop Entry Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The DESKTOP file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DESKTOP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DESKTOP file on each system platform.
What is DESKTOP file?
The file in the DESKTOP format belongs to the Misc Files category. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Desktop Entry Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the DESKTOP file. Object Desktop, DesktopX will apply when it is not possible to use Referenced by various programs.
How to open DESKTOP file?
The most common problem when using Desktop Entry Format is that a specific DESKTOP is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that DESKTOP 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 DESKTOP 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 Referenced by various programs
In this case, you should first verify that the Referenced by various programs application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Referenced by various programs in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open DESKTOP files.
Programs to open DESKTOP file
Remember to download programs supporting DESKTOP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Referenced by various programs with DESKTOP files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the DESKTOP file still does not use the Referenced by various programs program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the DESKTOP file with the Referenced by various programs program.
Step 3. Update Referenced by various programs to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Referenced by various programs program, it is possible that Desktop Entry Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DESKTOP file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The DESKTOP file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the DESKTOP file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file DESKTOP or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected DESKTOP files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the DESKTOP files changes over time. 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 this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair DESKTOP file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DESKTOP files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the DESKTOP file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects 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. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the DESKTOP file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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