What is the DAP File Extension?

Author:   |   Updated: November 26, 2018

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DAP File Summary

File Extension DAP has three unique file types (with the primary being the Download Accelerator Plus Partial Download format) and is mostly associated with Download Accelerator Plus (SpeedBit) and two other software programs. DAP files are categorized ordinarily as Uncommon Files. Other file types can be Data Files or Database Files.

DAP files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows and Mac operating systems. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

Although there is a lot more to know about DAP files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
File Type Popularity
1795
Position

/ 11690

Active

Mode

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November

2018

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Kinds of DAP Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Principal DAP Type

.DAP
Formatting:.dap
Category:Download Accelerator Plus Partial Download

DAP stands for Download Accelerator Plus.The DAP file is an incomplete file downloaded with Download Accelerator Plus (DAP).The DAP file supports resuming broken downloads and can be previewed during the download process.

Programmer: SpeedBit
Class:Uncommon Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dap

Software Programs That Open The Download Accelerator Plus Partial Download:


Download Accelerator Plus by SpeedBit

Windows
Mac

Secondary DAP Associations

.DAP
Formatting:.dap
Category:Diet Analysis Profile

The DAP file is also a user profile file created by Diet Analysis Plus.The DAP file saves personal health information and can include a log of the user's food intake and other diet data.The DAP file is used for tracking personal diets in nutrition education classes.

Programmer: Cengage Learning
Class:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Diet Analysis Profile Files:


Diet Analysis Plus by Interscape

Compatible with:

Windows
.DAP
Formatting:.dap
Category:Access Data Access Page

A DAP file may include hyperlinks, text fields, and submit buttons. It is blocked by default in email server and client programs. It is used as a front-end for opening an Access database.

Programmer: Microsoft Corporation
Class:Database Files

Software Programs That Open Access Data Access Page Files:


Microsoft Access by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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DAP Requests


Leading Device Types

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


Troubleshoot DAP Files


Troubles Opening DAP Files

Download Accelerator Plus Not Present

You attempt to load your DAP file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The DAP File Extension". Usually, this is because you do not have Download Accelerator Plus for %%os%% installed. 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: When you have another program installed that you know will open your DAP, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Download Accelerator Plus Requires Update

It is possible that your version of Download Accelerator Plus isn't able to open your Download Accelerator Plus Partial Download file due to incompatibility. Download the latest Download Accelerator Plus version from the SpeedBit website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Most of the time your Download Accelerator Plus Partial Download file was created by a newer Download Accelerator Plus than what you have installed.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the DAP file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Conclusion: The majority of DAP file opening issues are due to not having the correct Download Accelerator Plus version installed.


Associated Difficulties Loading DAP Files

Although you might already have Download Accelerator Plus or another DAP-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Download Accelerator Plus Partial Download files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening DAPs. These issues include:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for DAP are wrong
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the DAP file inside the Windows Registry
  • Partial installation of Download Accelerator Plus that did not fully complete
  • The DAP itself is corrupted
  • The DAP is infected with a virus
  • Hardware related to DAPs has device driver corruption
  • Windows cannot load your Download Accelerator Plus Partial Download file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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