Known DSL Files

Primary DSL File Association

.DSL

Extension:	.dsl
Type:	Lingvo Dictionary Data File

A DSL file is a dictionary file used by Lingvo Dictionary software. It contains dictionary entries, which are made up of the headword of the card (defined word) and the body of the card (definition).

Programmer:	ABBYY
Division:	Data Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dsl

Software Programs That Open The Lingvo Dictionary Data File:

ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary by ABBYY

	Windows
	Windows Phone

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Other DSL File Associations

.DSL

Extension:	.dsl
Type:	Damaged Sector List File

A DSL file is often used by programs to contain a list of damaged sectors. These files are created by some DVD rippers when a commercial DVD is ripped. DSL files are often found alongside the VIDEO_TS file.

Programmer:	Rip Different (Geezerbuttz)
Division:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Damaged Sector List File Files:

MacTheRipper by Rip Different (Geezerbuttz)

Compatible with:

OS X El Capitan

.DSL

Extension:	.dsl
Type:	Delphi Symbol File

A DSL file is a data file associated with the Delphi programming language. It stores browser symbol information from the last successful compile.

Programmer:	Embarcadero Technologies
Division:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Delphi Symbol File Files:

Delphi (IDE) by Embarcadero Technologies

Compatible with:

Windows

iOS

Android

OS X El Capitan

.DSL

Extension:	.dsl
Type:	Microsoft Developer Studio Macro File

A DSM file is a settings file associated with Microsoft Developer Studio, the predecessor of today's Microsoft Visual Studio. It stores macro for Microsoft Developer Studio.

Programmer:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Developer Studio Macro File Files:

Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

.DSL

Extension:	.dsl
Type:	Media Player Classic DSM Streaming Container

A DSM file is a video file associated with Media Player Classic and stores streaming container used for online streaming of multimedia data.

Programmer:	Open Source
Division:	Video Files

Software Programs That Open Media Player Classic DSM Streaming Container Files:

Media Player Classic by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

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Sources of DSL Problems

Troubles Opening DSL Files

ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary Removed

When you double-click your DSL file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Customarily, this means that ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary is not installed on %%os%%. The typical path of opening your DSL with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: When another DSL application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary Requires Update

It is possible that your version of ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary isn't able to open your Lingvo Dictionary Data File file due to incompatibility. If you've got the wrong version of ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your DSL file and clicking "Properties".

Conclusion: The majority of DSL file opening issues are due to not having the correct ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary version installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening DSLs

Errors opening Lingvo Dictionary Data File files can still occur even with the latest ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary software installed on your computer. If you are continuing to have errors with loading DSL files, other external issues might be to blame. Problems unrelated to software:

• DSL file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• The DSL file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the DSL format
• File corruption affecting your DSL file
• Past or present virus infection has affected your DSL
• DSL-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Lingvo Dictionary Data File file successfully