Basic information about DX file

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

There are 7 file types using the DX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DX file?
  • How to open a DX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DX file?
  • How to convert DX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DX file format?


1.Detail information about DX file extension: Win32/Alureon File

File type Win32/Alureon File Category Malicious Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DX file is a Win32/Alureon File. The dx file extension is used for a special exchange format called JCAMP Spectroscopic Data Exchange Format that contains saved chemical structures and represent spectrometer output in a standard format.

MIME types:
chemical/x-jcamp-dx
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DX files

Windows		 Avast Antivirus
Norton Antivirus
AVG Antivirus
Kaspersky Anti-Virus
BitDefender


2.Detail information about DX file extension: DEC WPS Plus File

File type DEC WPS Plus File Category Text Files
Developer Digital Equipment Corporation File format Text
Description DX file is a DEC WPS Plus File developed by Digital Equipment Corporation.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DX files

Windows		 DEC WPS Plus


3.Detail information about DX file extension: JCAMP Spectroscopic Data Exchange Format

File type JCAMP Spectroscopic Data Exchange Format Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DX file is a JCAMP Spectroscopic Data Exchange Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DX files

Windows		 JDXview


4.Detail information about DX file extension: 2D CAD Data

File type 2D CAD Data Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DX file is a 2D CAD Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DX files


5.Detail information about DX file extension: Deus Ex Map File

File type Deus Ex Map File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DX file is a Deus Ex Map File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DX files

Windows		 Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition


6.Detail information about DX file extension: DXwin Project File

File type DXwin Project File Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DX file is a DXwin Project File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DX files

Windows		 DXwin


7.Detail information about DX file extension: OpenDX Data

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



Can't open a DX 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.DX”。

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 DX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the DX 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.