Tips to open DIRECTORY file

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

DIRECTORY file extension

File Name KDE Folder View Properties Format
File Developer KDE
File Category Settings Files

The DIRECTORY file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DIRECTORY files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DIRECTORY file on each system platform.

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What is DIRECTORY file?

The DIRECTORY file has been categorized as Settings Files. The author of this format is KDE. Settings Files consists of 1305 similar files. KDE Folder View Properties Format is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux. The main program that supports this format is KDE. This was created by KDE e.V.

How to open DIRECTORY file?

The most common problem when using KDE Folder View Properties Format is that a specific DIRECTORY is not associated with the program. This causes the file DIRECTORY to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DIRECTORY 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 KDE

In this case, you should first verify that the KDE application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name KDE in it. 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 DIRECTORY files.

Programs to open DIRECTORY file

Remember to download programs supporting DIRECTORY files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

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Step 2. Create association of KDE with DIRECTORY files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the DIRECTORY file still does not use the KDE 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the KDE application as the default for handling the DIRECTORY file.

Step 3. Update KDE to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the KDE program, it is possible that KDE Folder View Properties Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the KDE e.V website or update the program from the application.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The DIRECTORY file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to DIRECTORY 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 computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DIRECTORY file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected DIRECTORY file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the DIRECTORY files changes over time. 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 this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged DIRECTORY files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact KDE
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted DIRECTORY files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 DIRECTORY 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the DIRECTORY file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.