DPR File Extension

What is DPR file?

Full format name of files that use DPR extension is Delphi Project. Embarcadero Technologies defined the Delphi Project format standard. Files with DPR extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with DPR extension are categorized as Developer Files files. The Developer Files subset comprises 1205 various file formats. Delphi is by far the most used program for working with DPR files. On the official website of Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theDelphi software, but also about DPR and other supported file formats.

Programs which support DPR file extension

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

Being unable to open files with DPR extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with DPR files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Delphi

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening DPR files is that no program that can handle DPR files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Delphi and install it on your device. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Delphi installed is by going to developer’s website (Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

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

If you already have Delphi installed on your systems and DPR 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. If you have an older version of Delphi installed, it may not support DPR format. The latest version of Delphi should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Delphi to DPR files

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the DPR 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 Delphi is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open DPR files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with DPR extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with DPR extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the DPR file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the DPR file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

If the DPR is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the DPR file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with DPR extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the DPR 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. If the DPR file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Delphi Project file.

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

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with DPR extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Delphi Project file. It may be the case that the DPR files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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