DESKTOP File Extension
Desktop Entry Format
- File Type desktop
- Popularity
- Application DesktopX
- Category Compressed Files
What is a DESKTOP file?
Files with the DESKTOP extension are specifically tied to Desktop Entry Format, a Compressed Files type, and there are 820 files in this category.
DESKTOP files are supported by Windows. If you need to open a DESKTOP file, you can use one of 2 programs, such as DesktopX and Object Desktop.
MIME types
- application/x-gnome-app-info
- application/x-desktop
File Signature
HEX code: 5B 44 65 73 6B 74 6F 70 20 45 6E 74 72 79 5D 0A. ASCII code: [Desktop Entry].
How to open a DESKTOP file?
If you’re having difficulty opening a DESKTOP file, it is often due to not having the correct software. To solve the problem, choose a compatible program from the list. Then follow the link to the official developer site, download the software, and install it on your device.
DesktopX and Object Desktop stand out as the preferred programs to manage DESKTOP files effectively. To install the latest version of DesktopX on your computer, visit the Stardock website where you can download the version available for all operating systems.
After installation, your operating system should automatically open DESKTOP files with DesktopX.
Set DesktopX as the default DESKTOP handler
Choose an app to open a file on Mac
- Right click or use Control + left click on the desired DESKTOP file to launch the file options menu;
- Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
- Next, at the bottom of the window, you will see the "Enable" menu, in which "Recommended Programs" is selected by default;
- In this menu, select "All Programs", then find DesktopX and check the box next to "Always open in the application."
Set default programs for Windows
- Start by right-clicking on your DESKTOP file, then select "Open With" and continue by clicking "Choose another app" from the options provided;
- In the pop-up window, find and select the DesktopX application from the available options;
- Make sure the "Always use this app" checkbox is checked and click "OK" to confirm your choice as the default app for opening DESKTOP files.
Effective solutions for DESKTOP file problems
There are some common issues with DESKTOP files that can be resolved easily by making minor adjustments to your software. Below, you’ll find these issues along with practical troubleshooting tips.
What are the methods to detect if my DESKTOP file has been corrupted?
DESKTOP compressed files that have become corrupted may display one or more of the following symptoms:
- An unexplained increase in the size of the DESKTOP file;
- Trying to work with the archive in DesktopX or other programs causes instability or program crashes;
- The file does not open correctly or displays error messages;
- While working with the file, error alerts are encountered;
Why does DesktopX crash?
Insufficient software updates can contribute to DesktopX crash. To avoid this, make sure that you have installed the latest updates for Stardock products.
Restarting your computer can resolve numerous common problems, so it should be the initial step before changing any software-related settings.
How to repair a corrupted DESKTOP file?
Open the damaged DESKTOP file in a recovery program and select the "Repair" menu item to start the repair operation. Please wait patiently for the recovery process to finish as it will automatically repair the damaged compressed files.