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Basic information about DIR file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DIR（*.DIR or *.dir）, 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 DIR file yourself.

There are 12 file types using the DIR file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DIR file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DIR file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DIR file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DIR file?
  • How to open a DIR file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DIR file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DIR file?
  • How to convert DIR files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DIR file format?


1.Detail information about DIR file extension: Grand Theft Auto 3 Game File

File type Grand Theft Auto 3 Game File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DIR file is a Grand Theft Auto 3 Game File. The dir file extension is used by video editing program Adobe Director (formerly Macromedia Director).

The .dir file contains movie files, which contain project data and other settings used for playing back the file.

MIME types:
application/x-director
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIR files

Windows		 Dragon UnPACKer
Grand Theft Auto III


2.Detail information about DIR file extension: Adobe Director Movie

File type Adobe Director Movie Category Video Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format N/A
Description DIR file is a Adobe Director Movie developed by Adobe Systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIR files

Windows		 Adobe Director

macOS
 Adobe Director


3.Detail information about DIR file extension: ArcView INFO Directory Manager File

File type ArcView INFO Directory Manager File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DIR file is a ArcView INFO Directory Manager File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIR files

Windows		 ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView)


4.Detail information about DIR file extension: CPS Backup File

File type CPS Backup File Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DIR file is a CPS Backup File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIR files

Windows		 Symantec Backup Exec


5.Detail information about DIR file extension: DEC VAX Directory File

File type DEC VAX Directory File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DIR file is a DEC VAX Directory File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIR files


6.Detail information about DIR file extension: WebSTAR Directory Indexer Plug-in File

File type WebSTAR Directory Indexer Plug-in File Category Plugin Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DIR file is a WebSTAR Directory Indexer Plug-in File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIR files

macOS
 WebSTAR


7.Detail information about DIR file extension: Directory Indicator File

File type Directory Indicator File Category System Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DIR file is a Directory Indicator File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIR files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows


8.Detail information about DIR file extension: Procomm Plus Dialing Directory File

File type Procomm Plus Dialing Directory File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DIR file is a Procomm Plus Dialing Directory File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIR files

Windows		 Procomm Plus


9.Detail information about DIR file extension: VAX CPS Backup Directory File

File type VAX CPS Backup Directory File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DIR file is a VAX CPS Backup Directory File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIR files


10.Detail information about DIR file extension: Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 Temporary File

File type Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 Temporary File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DIR file is a Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 Temporary File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIR files

Windows		 Microsoft SharePoint Server


11.Detail information about DIR file extension: Worms Armageddon Game Archive

File type Worms Armageddon Game Archive Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DIR file is a Worms Armageddon Game Archive.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIR files

Windows		 Dragon UnPACKer
Worms Armageddon


12.Detail information about DIR file extension: WOW! Data

File type WOW! Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DIR file is a WOW! Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIR files

Windows		 WOW!



How to convert another files to DIR file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to DIR file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to DIR conversion, you may use the option.

CXT to DIR


Can't open a DIR 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.DIR”。

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 DIR extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DIR 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 DIR 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 DIR file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DIR 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 DIR file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the DIR 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.