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Basic information about DEA file

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

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


1.Detail information about DEA file extension: Drug Enforcement Administration Record Data

File type Drug Enforcement Administration Record Data Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DEA file is a Drug Enforcement Administration Record Data. The dea file extension is related to the default file format used by Drug Enforcement Administration (United States Department of Justice) an office that deals with drug smuggling combat.

DEA is a text format for storing records about addictive, illegal and harmful drugs like:

NicotineAlcoholMarijuanaHashishHeroinOpiumCocaineAmphetamineMethamph-etamineMDMA (methylene-dioxy-methamph-etamine)FlunitrazepamGHBKetaminePCP and analogsSalvia divinorumDextrometh-orphan (DXM)LSDMescalinePsilocybinAnabolic steroidsInhalantsCNS DepressantsStimulantsOpioid Pain Relieversand others.

Don't use drugs, because they cause physical and psychical addiction as well as health problems, like cancers, depression, infections, HIV, hepatitis, cardiac or cardiovascular complications, paranoia, impotency etc.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DEA files

Windows		 Sublime Text
Atom
PSPad
NotePad++ text editor
Microsoft Windows NotePad

macOS		 Sublime Text for Mac
Atom for Mac
TextEdit

Linux		 Sublime Text for Linux
Atom for Linux
gedit



How to convert DEA files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for DEA files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve DEA to another files conversion, you may use the option.

DEA to IGES DEA to IGS


Can't open a DEA 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.DEA”。

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 DEA extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the DEA 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.