DPK File: What is it?

By:   |   Edited: December 05, 2018

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DPK File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that DPK files are associated with two unique file types (the most prevalent being the Delphi Package format) and can be viewed primarily with Delphi (IDE), including one other known software applications (listed below). The DPK File Extension are listed predominantly as Developer Files, while in other circumstances they can be Compressed Files.

Windows, iOS, and Android operating systems can be used to view DPK files. Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. The DPK File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about DPK files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your DPK file.

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Kinds of DPK Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Principal DPK Type

.DPK
Formatting:.dpk
Type:Delphi Package

DPK file is associated with Delphi, an integrated development environment. It stores a package for extending Delphi applications (runtime packages) or the Delphi IDE itself (design time packages).

Company: Embarcadero Technologies
Group:Developer Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dpk

Software Programs That Open The Delphi Package:


Delphi (IDE) by Embarcadero Technologies

Windows
iOS
Android
OS X El Capitan

Secondary DPK Associations

.DPK
Formatting:.dpk
Type:Windows Application Manager Deleted Package File

Deleted package file created by Microsoft Windows Application Manager, an utility attached with Windows that monitors running processes and compares it with a user-configured list of applications.

Company: Microsoft Corporation
Group:Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open Windows Application Manager Deleted Package File Files:


Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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DPK File Popularity


Popular Devices

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening DPK Files


Issues Opening DPK Files

Delphi (IDE) Not Present

When you double-click your DPK file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have Delphi (IDE) installed for %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your DPK with Delphi (IDE), so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: Another DPK-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Delphi (IDE) is Out-of-Date

Your Delphi Package file is incompatible with Delphi (IDE) because you might have the wrong version installed. Installing the latest version of Delphi (IDE) from Embarcadero Technologies is recommended. The primary cause of this problem is that your Delphi Package file was created by a different (newer) version of Delphi (IDE) than what's installed.


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


Summary: Not having the right Delphi (IDE) version on your computer can cause problems opening DPK files.


More Causes of Problems Opening DPKs

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Delphi (IDE) will resolve your issue. If you are continuing to have errors with loading DPK files, other external issues might be to blame. These issues include:

  • Invalid DPK file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Corruption of the DPK file description inside the Registry
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the DPK format
  • DPK file corruption
  • Malware-tainted DPK file can't be opened
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your DPK file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Delphi Package file successfully

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