Known DIR Files

Principal DIR Type

.DIR

File Ext:	.dir
Group:	Adobe Director Movie

DIR file extension refers to a movie or animation project that is created by Macromedia Director. Macromedia Director is a software acquired in 2005 by Adobe. The contents of files with DIR extension include the resources of projects, scripting code, externally referenced files links, and the timeline that determines how the movie is played back. Movies created using this software can only be opened by the same or by a newer version than the version created it. Shake Wave player can open some Director movies.

Developer:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Group:	Video Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dir

Software Programs That Open The Adobe Director Movie:

Adobe Director by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

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Understanding DIR Issues

Typical DIR Opening Challenges

Adobe Director Not Present

Double-clicking your DIR file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open DIR File". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Adobe Director for %%os%% installed on your computer. 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: If you know of another program that can open your DIR file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Outdated Adobe Director

Sometimes your installed version of Adobe Director won't support your Adobe Director Movie file. Installing the latest version of Adobe Director from Adobe Systems Incorporated is recommended. This issue mainly occurs when your Adobe Director Movie file was created by a newer version of Adobe Director than you have on your PC.

Tip: If you right-click on your DIR file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Conclusion: The majority of DIR file opening issues are due to not having the correct Adobe Director version installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading DIR Files

Assuming you have the right Adobe Director version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening DIR files. Other DIR opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These issues include:

• DIR file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• The DIR file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Partial installation of Adobe Director that did not fully complete
• Your DIR can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Malware-tainted DIR file can't be opened
• Device drivers for DIR-related hardware are out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Adobe Director Movie format