I cannot open a DPS file. What should I do? Help!
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 DPS files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening DPS will be resolved!
DPS File Extension
- File type DivX Player Skin
- File developer DivX, LLC
- File category Settings Files
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What is a(n) DPS file?
DPS (DivX Player Skin) files are used to customize the look and feel of DivX Player, a popular video playback software for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. These files contain elements such as background images, player color settings, fonts, and animation effects used to change the default user interface design.
DPS files can be created through the default DivX skin editor or custom editors offered by online skinning communities. By changing the look and feel of the DivX Player user interface, users can experience a more personalized media viewing experience.
How to open DPS file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with DPS 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.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports DPS files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open DPS files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support DPS files
Step 2. Verify whether DPS files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports DPS files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with DPS 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 DPS 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 DPS files with the selected program.
Changing DPS file association in registry
File association for DPS 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.
Step 3. Check DPS file for other errors
- DPS file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening DPS files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected DPS file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For DPS files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
