DOXY File Extension

What is DOXY file?

DOXY filename suffix is mostly used for Doxygen files. Dimitri van Heesch defined the Doxygen format standard. DOXY files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. DOXY file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports DOXY files is Doxygen. Software named Doxygen was created by Dimitri van Heesch. In order to find more detailed information on the software and DOXY files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support DOXY file extension

The following listing features DOXY-compatible programs. Files with DOXY 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 DOXY extension?

Being unable to open files with DOXY extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with DOXY files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with DOXY files.

Step 1. Get the Doxygen

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening DOXY files is that no program that can handle DOXY files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Doxygen developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support DOXY files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Doxygen installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Dimitri van Heesch website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Doxygen to the latest version

You still cannot access DOXY files although Doxygen is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of Doxygen installed, it may not support DOXY format. The most recent version of Doxygen is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Doxygen to DOXY files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate DOXY files with latest version of Doxygen you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the DOXY with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Doxygen is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open DOXY files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with DOXY extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with DOXY extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the DOXY for errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper DOXY file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

Should it happed that the DOXY is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. DOXY file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the DOXY file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the DOXY file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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 DOXY extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Doxygen file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Doxygen

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Doxygen files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with DOXY files affecting older versions of given software.

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