DOLPHINVIEW File Extension

What is DOLPHINVIEW file?

DOLPHINVIEW is a file extension commonly associated with Dolphin Folder View Settings Format files. Dolphin Folder View Settings Format specification was created by Dolphin. Files with DOLPHINVIEW extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux platform. DOLPHINVIEW file belongs to the Settings Files category just like 1305 other filename extensions listed in our database. Dolphin supports DOLPHINVIEW files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. On the official website of Dolphin Team developer not only will you find detailed information about theDolphin software, but also about DOLPHINVIEW and other supported file formats.

Programs which support DOLPHINVIEW file extension

The following listing features DOLPHINVIEW-compatible programs. Files with DOLPHINVIEW extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with DOLPHINVIEW extension?

Being unable to open files with DOLPHINVIEW extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with DOLPHINVIEW extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with DOLPHINVIEW files.

Step 1. Download and install Dolphin

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening DOLPHINVIEW files is that no program that can handle DOLPHINVIEW files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Dolphin or one to the listed programs: KDE. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Dolphin installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Dolphin Team website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Dolphin and update if needed

If you already have Dolphin installed on your systems and DOLPHINVIEW files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why DOLPHINVIEW files are not compatible with Dolphin. The most recent version of Dolphin is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open DOLPHINVIEW files to Dolphin

If you have the latest version of Dolphin installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage DOLPHINVIEW on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the DOLPHINVIEW file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Dolphin is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open DOLPHINVIEW files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with DOLPHINVIEW extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with DOLPHINVIEW extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the DOLPHINVIEW is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the DOLPHINVIEW file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the DOLPHINVIEW in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the DOLPHINVIEW file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. DOLPHINVIEW file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the DOLPHINVIEW file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with DOLPHINVIEW extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle Dolphin

If the systems has insufficient resources to open DOLPHINVIEW files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Dolphin Folder View Settings Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with DOLPHINVIEW files affecting older versions of given software.

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