Tips to open DSV file

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

DSV file extension

File Name DeSmuME Save Format
File Developer DeSmuME
File Category Text Files

The DSV file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DSV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DSV file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is DSV file?

The file in the DSV format belongs to the Text Files category. The author of this format is DeSmuME. Text Files consists of 440 similar files. DeSmuME Save Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the DSV file.

How to open DSV file?

An often recurring problem with DeSmuME Save Format is that DSV is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open DSV, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DSV 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 DeSmuME

The first step is to check if the computer has the DeSmuME program installed. This can be achieved by typing DeSmuME into the operating system search engine. 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 DSV.

Programs to open DSV file

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

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Step 2. Create association of DeSmuME with DSV files

If, despite the installed application, the DSV file does not start in the DeSmuME application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 DSV file with the DeSmuME program.

Step 3. Update DeSmuME to the latest version

If, however, after binding DeSmuME with DeSmuME Save Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DSV 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the DSV file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DSV file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected DSV file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the DSV file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 DSV file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted DSV 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the DSV file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the DSV file again. However, some background programs may block the DSV file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.