File Extension Database

Open DESKTOP File

DESKTOP file extension is mainly used for Desktop Entry Format files.

Files with DESKTOP extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Windows platform.

These DESKTOP files are attached with original files and are used by some Linux, Windows and MAC programs as reference data when a user accesses menu options in an application.

The data stored in these DESKTOP files, consists of integrated plain text information with XML-based encoding specifications, and these plain text entries are pieces of data relevant to the corresponding menu item, upon request in focus.

DESKTOP files, in other words, reference the data in the desktop file and display the corresponding data from the menu item toolbar in focus.

Software to open a DESKTOP file

DESKTOP files are not designed to be opened manually, in fact, they do not depend on the operating system, as they are system files.

Therefore we do not recommend trying to open a DESKTOP file manually.

How Can I Open DESKTOP File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DESKTOP file is to find a DESKTOP file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DESKTOP file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open DESKTOP file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as DESKTOP file opener then try to search online for "DESKTOP viewer", "application to open DESKTOP file" or "open DESKTOP file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DESKTOP file

How Can I Open DESKTOP File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DESKTOP file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DESKTOP file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with DESKTOP file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DESKTOP file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DESKTOP file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DESKTOP file then try to search for "DESKTOP viewer", "application to open DESKTOP file" or "read DESKTOP file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DESKTOP file

How Can I Open DESKTOP File on Android

If you downloaded a DESKTOP file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded DESKTOP file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "DESKTOP".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "DESKTOP viewer", "DESKTOP file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open DESKTOP File on iPhone or iPad

To open DESKTOP File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the DESKTOP file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "DESKTOP". This way you can find apps which can open DESKTOP files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "DESKTOP viewer" or "DESKTOP file" online in your favorite search engine.

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