Tips to open DS_STORE file
Can't open the DS_STORE file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DS_STORE files as well as a list of programs that support DS_STORE files.
DS_STORE file extension
| File Name |
Mac OS X Folder Settings Format |
| File Developer |
Apple |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The DS_STORE file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DS_STORE files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DS_STORE file on each system platform.
What is DS_STORE file?
The file with the extension DS_STORE is the Settings Files file type. It was designed by Apple. Additionally, the Settings Files category contains 1305 of other files. Mac OS X Folder Settings Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS. The main program that supports this format is Mac OS X. This was created by Apple, Inc..
How to open DS_STORE file?
An often recurring problem with Mac OS X Folder Settings Format is that DS_STORE is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open DS_STORE, 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 DS_STORE 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 Mac OS X
In this case, you should first verify that the Mac OS X application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Mac OS X into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file DS_STORE with Mac OS X. Below is a list of programs that support the file DS_STORE.
Programs to open DS_STORE file
Remember to download programs supporting DS_STORE files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Mac OS X with DS_STORE files
If, despite the installed application, the DS_STORE file does not start in the Mac OS X application, you must create a file 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 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the DS_STORE file with the Mac OS X program.
Step 3. Update Mac OS X to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Mac OS X program, it is possible that Mac OS X Folder Settings Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Apple, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DS_STORE file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The DS_STORE file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to DS_STORE files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DS_STORE file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected DS_STORE 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 DS_STORE 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DS_STORE file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Apple
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DS_STORE 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 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 DS_STORE file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the DS_STORE file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the DS_STORE file again. However, some background programs may block the DS_STORE file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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