Tips to open DSML file
Can't open the DSML file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DSML files as well as a list of programs that support DSML files.
DSML file extension
| File Name |
Directory Services Markup Language (DSML) Identity Feed |
| File Category |
Document Files |
The DSML file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DSML files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DSML file on each system platform.
What is DSML file?
The file with the extension DSML is the Document Files file type. Document Files consists of 574 similar files. Directory Services Markup Language (DSML) Identity Feed appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Windows Notepad. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the DSML file. TextEdit, gedit, NotePad++ text editor will apply when it is not possible to use Windows Notepad.
How to open DSML file?
The main problem with Directory Services Markup Language (DSML) Identity Feed is that the DSML file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open DSML, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DSML 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 Windows Notepad
In this case, you should first verify that the Windows Notepad application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Windows Notepad into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open DSML files.
Programs to open DSML file
Remember to download programs supporting DSML files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Windows Notepad with DSML files
If, despite the installed application, the DSML file does not start in the Windows Notepad application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 DSML file with the Windows Notepad program.
Step 3. Update Windows Notepad to the latest version
If, however, after binding Windows Notepad with Directory Services Markup Language (DSML) Identity Feed there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DSML file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to DSML files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file DSML or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover DSML files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of DSML file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair DSML file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted DSML 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the DSML file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the DSML file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the DSML file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the DSML file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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