Basic information about _DD file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension _DD（*._DD or *._dd）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the _DD file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the _DD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the _DD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support _DD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the _DD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the _DD file?
  • How to open a _DD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a _DD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a _DD file?
  • How to convert _DD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to _DD file format?


1.Detail information about _DD file extension: Norton Disk Doctor Repair File

File type Norton Disk Doctor Repair File Category Compressed Files
Developer Norton File format N/A
Description _DD file is a Norton Disk Doctor Repair File developed by Norton. The _dd file extension is associated with Norton Disk Doctor. The _dd extension files are from file system corruption that resulted in damaged and lost information. It is an archive file format for compressed data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert _DD files

Windows		 Norton Disk Doctor



How to convert _DD files to another file format?

There are 16 records in our database eligible for _DD files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve _DD to another files conversion, you may use the option.

HDD to VMDK HDD to PVS SDD to SXI FDD to MEM
DDD to PDF SDD to CSV SDD to DOC SDD to ODP
SDD to PDF IDD to IDML IDD to PDF ADD to PDF
CDD to VSDX CDD to PDF CDD to VDX CDD to VSD


How to convert another files to _DD file format?

There are 9 records in our database eligible for another files to _DD file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to _DD conversion, you may use the option.

FM to EDD 001 to 3DD VHD to HDD VDI to HDD
APD to ADD EPS to IDD VMDK to HDD ASB to ADD
PVS to HDD


Can't open a _DD file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example._DD”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the _DD extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support _DD file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of _DD files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a _DD file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a _DD file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a _DD file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the _DD file is damaged.
  • Whether the _DD file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the _DD file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the _DD file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the _DD file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a _DD file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a _DD file.

If the _DD file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.