I cannot open a DUP0 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 DUP0 files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening DUP0 will be resolved!

DUP0 File Extension

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  • File type Samsung Kies Duplicate Media
  • File developer Samsung Group
  • File category Misc Files
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What is a(n) DUP0 file?

The file with the .DUP0 extension is characteristic of the Samsung Kies program used to synchronize a Samsung smartphone with another device. When the connection is made, these files are automatically generated to duplicate the transmitted media file.

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How to open DUP0 file?

If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with DUP0 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 DUP0 files

After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open DUP0 files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:

Programs that support DUP0 files

Step 2. Verify whether DUP0 files are associated with appropriate software

It is possible that an application that supports DUP0 files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with DUP0 files (right-click on the file icon → PropertiesGeneral Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support DUP0 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 DUP0 files with the selected program.

Changing DUP0 file association in registry

File association for DUP0 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 DUP0 file for other errors

  • DUP0 file was not copied properly from storage medium.
  • Antivirus application prevents opening DUP0 files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected DUP0 file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
  • For DUP0 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.

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