Tips to open DSO file
Can't open the DSO file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DSO files as well as a list of programs that support DSO files.
DSO file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Visual Studio Workspace Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The DSO file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DSO files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DSO file on each system platform.
What is DSO file?
The file in the DSO format belongs to the Data Files category. It was designed by Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. Microsoft Visual Studio Workspace Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Microsoft Visual Studio application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open DSO file?
The main problem with Microsoft Visual Studio Workspace Format is that the DSO file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that DSO files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DSO 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 Microsoft Visual Studio
The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Visual Studio program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Visual Studio in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file DSO.
Programs to open DSO file
Remember to download programs supporting DSO files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Visual Studio with DSO files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the DSO file still does not use the Microsoft Visual Studio 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 select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the DSO file with the Microsoft Visual Studio application.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Visual Studio to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Visual Studio program with the Microsoft Visual Studio Workspace Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest 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 DSO 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 DSO file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DSO file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover DSO files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of DSO 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DSO file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file DSO 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the DSO file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the DSO file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file DSO to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the DSO file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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