DRO File Extension

What is DRO file?

DRO is a file extension commonly associated with DOSBox Raw OPL Format files. DOSBox Raw OPL Format format was developed by DOSBox. DRO files are supported by software applications available for devices running Android, Windows. Files with DRO extension are categorized as Audio Files files. The Audio Files subset comprises 771 various file formats. Winamp supports DRO files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 2 other tools may also be used. Software named Winamp was created by Radionomy. In order to find more detailed information on the software and DRO files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support DRO file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with DRO files, divided into 2 categories based on operating system on which they are available. Files with DRO 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 DRO extension?

Problems with accessing DRO may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to DOSBox Raw OPL Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with DRO files.

Step 1. Get the Winamp

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports DRO files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select Winamp or one of the recommended programs (for example, DOSBox, aDosBox) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. 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 Winamp installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Radionomy website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Winamp

If you already have Winamp installed on your systems and DRO 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. This can be one of the causes why DRO files are not compatible with Winamp. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Winamp.

Step 3. Set the default application to open DRO files to Winamp

After installing Winamp (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open DRO files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the DRO file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with DRO extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the DRO 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 DRO file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

Should it happed that the DRO is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the DRO file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

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

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Winamp

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

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 DOSBox Raw OPL Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with DRO files affecting older versions of given software.

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