What's the DX File?

Researcher:   |   Last Updated: November 26, 2018

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DX File Summary

Most DX files can be viewed with eight known software applications, typically Microsoft Notepad developed by Microsoft Corporation. It's main file type association is the DEC WPS Plus File format, but also includes three other rarely-seen file types. The DX File Extension are listed predominantly as Text Files, while in other circumstances they can be Data Files or Game Files.

File Extension DX files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. They are fully or partially supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

To learn more about DX files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening DX files.

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Sorts of DX Files

  4 known file types use this extension

Leading DX Type

.DX
Extension:.dx
File Type:DEC WPS Plus File

DX file is a document created by DEC WPS Plus, a DOS word processing program. It contains a document saved in plain text. DX files can be opened by any text editor. This format is obsolete.

Developer: Digital Equipment Corporation
Kind:Text Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dx

Software Programs That Open The DEC WPS Plus File:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Windows
Mac
Linux

Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac

Notepad2 by Open Source

Windows

DEC WPS Plus by Digital Equipment Corporation

DOS

Secondary DX Associations

.DX
Extension:.dx
File Type:JCAMP Spectroscopic Data Exchange Format

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.

Developer: Open Source
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open JCAMP Spectroscopic Data Exchange Format Files:


JDXview by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
.DX
Extension:.dx
File Type:Deus Ex Map File

This file stores map for Deus Ex, a first person shooter and role playing computer game for Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac, and Playstation 2.

Developer: Ion Storm Inc.
Kind:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Deus Ex Map File Files:


Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition by Ion Storm Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
PlayStation 2
.DX
Extension:.dx
File Type:DXwin Project File

DX file extension is used by Spanish program DXwin for its default project file. DXWin is a DXF and DWG viewing and printing program.

Developer: iMventa Ingenieros
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open DXwin Project File Files:


DXwin by iMventa Ingenieros

Compatible with:

Windows

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DX Usage


Primary OS Ranking

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)

OS Hierarchy

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Troubleshoot DX Files


Frequent DX Opening Issues

Missing Microsoft Notepad

When you double-click your DX file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Notepad is not installed on %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your DX with Microsoft Notepad, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your DX, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Outdated Microsoft Notepad

In other instances, your DEC WPS Plus File file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft Notepad. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Notepad installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is predominately due to having a DEC WPS Plus File file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Notepad than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of DX file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Conclusion: The majority of DX file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Notepad version installed.


Other DX File Issues

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Notepad installed, you can still experience difficulties opening DXs. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening DX files. These issues include:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for DX
  • Deletion of the DX file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Partial installation of Microsoft Notepad that did not fully complete
  • Your DX can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • The DX is infected with a virus
  • Hardware associated with DX has outdated drivers
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your DEC WPS Plus File file successfully

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