DDE File Complications
Common Problems Opening DDE Files
ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary Isn't There
You attempt to load your DDE file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The DDE File Extension". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your DDE because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.
Tip: When another DDE application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.
Wrong Version of ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary is Installed
It is possible that your version of ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary isn't able to open your File TypeLingvo Dictionary Error Log 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. Your File TypeLingvo Dictionary Error Log File file was probably created by a newer release of ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary than what's currently installed your computer.
Tip: Right-clicking on your DDE, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.
Primarily, problems experienced when opening DDE files are due to having the incorrect version of ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary installed on your computer.
Other DDE File Opening Causes
Although you might already have ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary or another DDE-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening File TypeLingvo Dictionary Error Log File files. Other DDE opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Other contributing causes:
- File references in the Windows Registry for DDE are wrong
- Unintentional removal of the description of the DDE file inside the Windows Registry
- Partial installation of ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary that did not fully complete
- File corruption affecting your DDE file
- Your DDE is infected with malware
- Hardware associated with DDE has outdated drivers
- Windows cannot load your File TypeLingvo Dictionary Error Log File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)
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MPEGs are a type of compressed video file. Videos shot with cell phones, digital cameras, and other devices typically use this format.