Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with DLP files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening DLP will be resolved!
The audio file with the extension .DLP stores sound data generated using DirectMusic Producer. It's a sound and music creation tool distributed with the Microsoft DirectX SDK.
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with DLP extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open DLP files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
It is possible that an application that supports DLP files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with DLP files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support DLP files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open DLP files with the selected program.
File association for DLP files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.