I cannot open a DTA 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 DTA files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening DTA will be resolved!
DTA File Extension
- File type Data Format
- File developer N/A
- File category Data Files
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What is a(n) DTA file?
DTA files are used to save the information needed to calculate the drive chain in a given vehicle. The format is used in IWIS Chain Engineering, which is used to create this type of specification.
How to open DTA file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with DTA 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 DTA files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open DTA files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support DTA files
Step 2. Verify whether DTA files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports DTA files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with DTA 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 DTA 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 DTA files with the selected program.
Changing DTA file association in registry
File association for DTA 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 DTA file for other errors
- DTA file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening DTA files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected DTA file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For DTA 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.
