Tips to open DS2 file
Can't open the DS2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DS2 files as well as a list of programs that support DS2 files.
DS2 file extension
| File Name |
Olympus DSS Pro Audio Format |
| File Developer |
Olympus |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The DS2 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DS2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DS2 file on each system platform.
What is DS2 file?
The file with the extension DS2 is the Audio Files file type. The author of this format is Olympus. Additionally, the Audio Files category contains 771 of other files. Olympus DSS Pro Audio Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the DS2 file. WavPlayer will apply when it is not possible to use DSS Player.
How to open DS2 file?
The most common problem when using Olympus DSS Pro Audio Format is that a specific DS2 is not associated with the program. This causes the file DS2 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 DS2 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 DSS Player
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that DSS Player is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name DSS Player in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file DS2.
Programs to open DS2 file
Remember to download programs supporting DS2 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of DSS Player with DS2 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the DS2 file to open in the DSS Player 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 set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the DSS Player application as the default for handling the DS2 file.
Step 3. Update DSS Player to the latest version
If, however, after binding DSS Player with Olympus DSS Pro Audio Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DS2 file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the DS2 file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our DS2 file. Sometimes virus-infected DS2 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the DS2 file. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DS2 file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file DS2 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 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. If possible, you can try to move the DS2 file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. 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 DS2 to close. However, some background programs may block the DS2 file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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