DQY File Extension

What is DQY file?

Full format name of files that use DQY extension is Excel Query Format. Excel Query Format format was developed by Microsoft. DQY file format is compatible with software that can be installed on , Mac OS, Windows system platform. DQY file belongs to the Database Files category just like 403 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling DQY files is Microsoft Excel, but users can choose among 3 different programs that support this file format. Software named Microsoft Excel was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and DQY files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support DQY file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support DQY files. Files with DQY suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with DQY extension?

Being unable to open files with DQY extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with DQY 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 DQY files.

Step 1. Get the Microsoft Excel

Problems with opening and working with DQY files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with DQY files being present on your machine. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Microsoft Excel or different compatible program, such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Mobile. 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 Microsoft Excel installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Microsoft Excel to the latest version

If you already have Microsoft Excel installed on your systems and DQY files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Microsoft Excel cannot handle files with DQY may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Microsoft Excel is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open DQY files to Microsoft Excel

If you have the latest version of Microsoft Excel installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage DQY on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the DQY file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Microsoft Excel installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open DQY files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected DQY file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Microsoft Excel and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with DQY extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the DQY is not faulty

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

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

Should it happed that the DQY 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. If the scanner detected that the DQY file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

Did you receive the DQY file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with DQY extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access 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 Excel Query Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Microsoft Excel

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support DQY files. Close all running programs and try opening the DQY file.

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Excel Query Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with DQY files affecting older versions of given software.

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