Sources of DGP Problems
Issues Opening DGP Files
Recoil Disappeared
If you attempt to load your DGP file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open DGP Files". Customarily, this means that Recoil is not installed on %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.
Tip: Another DGP-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.
Incorrect Recoil Version
In other instances, your Atari Picture Image File file version may not be supported by your version of Recoil. Download the latest Recoil version from the Piotr Fusik website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Your Atari Picture Image File file was probably created by a newer release of Recoil than what's currently installed your computer.
Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of DGP file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).
Conclusion: The majority of DGP file opening issues are due to not having the correct Recoil version installed.
Other DGP File Opening Causes
Assuming you have the right Recoil version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening DGP files. Other DGP opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):
- Windows Registry DGP file paths that are incorrect
- Corruption of the DGP file description inside the Registry
- Defective install of a DGP program, such as Recoil
- Your DGP can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
- Your DGP has adversely impacted by malware
- Device drivers of the hardware associated with your DGP file are corrupt or out-of-date
- Insufficient system resources to successfully open Atari Picture Image File files
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