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How to open DASH files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open DASH file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate DASH files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. DASH File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) DASH file?
  3. 3. How to open DASH file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports DASH files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open DASH files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with DASH files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to DASH files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

DASH File Extension

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  • File type Dashlane Profile
  • File developer Dashlane, Inc.
  • File category Backup Files
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What is a(n) DASH file?

A backup file with the extension .DASH stores user data along with information protected by Dashlane. Files are generated automatically or manually and can be used as a backup. Dashlane is used to secure online payments and protect data and user passwords.

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How to open DASH file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .DASH files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports DASH files

In order to open DASH file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with DASH extension.

Programs that can open DASH files

Windows programs
Windows
MAC OS programs
MAC OS
Android programs
Android
iOS programs
iOS
Web programs
Web

Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, DASH files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on DASH files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to DASH files.

Step 2. Associate given software with DASH files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting DASH files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with DASH files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open DASH files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open DASH files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the DASH file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with DASH extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the DASH file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the DASH file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on DASH files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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