Tips to open DGU file
Can't open the DGU file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DGU files as well as a list of programs that support DGU files.
DGU file extension
The DGU file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DGU files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DGU file on each system platform.
What is DGU file?
The file with the extension DGU is the Raster Image Files file type. Raster Image Files consists of 522 similar files. DuneGraph Picture Image Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The RECOIL application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga.
How to open DGU file?
The main problem with DuneGraph Picture Image Format is that the DGU file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open DGU, 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 DGU 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 RECOIL
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that RECOIL is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name RECOIL into the 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 DGU files.
Programs to open DGU file
Remember to download programs supporting DGU files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of RECOIL with DGU files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the DGU file to open in the RECOIL 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. 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the DGU file with the RECOIL application.
Step 3. Update RECOIL to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the RECOIL program, it is possible that DuneGraph Picture Image Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DGU file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to DGU files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our DGU file. However, remember that not every infected DGU file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of DGU file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair DGU file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted DGU 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move DGU to a different directory.
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. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file DGU to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the DGU file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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