Tips to open DOXY file

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

DOXY file extension

File Name Doxygen
File Developer Dimitri van Heesch
File Category Misc Files

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

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What is DOXY file?

The file in the DOXY format belongs to the Misc Files category. The author of this format is Dimitri van Heesch. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Doxygen 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 Windows. It is recommended to use Doxygen to handle this file. This is a program created by Dimitri van Heesch.

How to open DOXY file?

The main problem with Doxygen is that the DOXY file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file DOXY to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DOXY 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 Doxygen

In this case, you should first verify that the Doxygen application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Doxygen 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 DOXY files.

Programs to open DOXY file

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

Doxygen
Doxygen
Step 2. Create association of Doxygen with DOXY files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the DOXY file to open in the Doxygen 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 DOXY file with the Doxygen program.

Step 3. Update Doxygen to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Doxygen program, it is possible that Doxygen requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Dimitri van Heesch page and install.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the DOXY file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DOXY file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected DOXY files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the DOXY file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DOXY file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Dimitri van Heesch help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file DOXY 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the DOXY file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the DOXY file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.