Tips to open DU2 file
Can't open the DU2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DU2 files as well as a list of programs that support DU2 files.
DU2 file extension
The DU2 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DU2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DU2 file on each system platform.
What is DU2 file?
The file with the extension DU2 is the Raster Image Files file type. Raster Image Files consists of 522 similar files. Atari ST Picture Image 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 Windows. The main program that supports this format is RECOIL. This was created by Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. The Atari ST, TOS programs will also handle the file when the RECOIL program does not fulfill its role.
How to open DU2 file?
An often recurring problem with Atari ST Picture Image Format is that DU2 is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file DU2 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 DU2 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 RECOIL
In this case, you should first verify that the RECOIL application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name RECOIL into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file DU2 with RECOIL. Below is a list of programs that support the file DU2.
Programs to open DU2 file
Remember to download programs supporting DU2 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of RECOIL with DU2 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the DU2 file to open in the RECOIL application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the RECOIL application as the default for handling the DU2 file.
Step 3. Update RECOIL to the latest version
If, however, after binding RECOIL with Atari ST Picture Image Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DU2 file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The DU2 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the DU2 file contents when downloading or copying. 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 virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our DU2 file. Sometimes virus-infected DU2 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 DU2 files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged DU2 files. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file DU2 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the DU2 file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the DU2 file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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