What's the DDE File?

Written by:   |   Updated: December 05, 2018

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DDE File Summary

Most DDE files can be viewed with two known software applications, typically ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary developed by ABBYY. It's main file type association is the File TypeLingvo Dictionary Error Log File format, but also includes one other rarely-seen file types. These files can be categorized as Data Files.

We have found DDE files on the Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. The main DDE file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

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

Low
Demand
2646
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

State

5

December

2018

Revised

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Kinds of DDE Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Main DDE Affiliation

.DDE
File Format:.dde
Group:File TypeLingvo Dictionary Error Log File

The DDE file is a log file created by Lingvo Dictionary software, which is used to define words and translate them into different languages.The DDE file contains any errors and warnings that were detected when the .DSL file was compiled.

Organization: ABBYY
Class:Data Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dde

Software Programs That Open The File TypeLingvo Dictionary Error Log File:


ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary by ABBYY

Windows
Windows Phone
Mac
iOS
Android

Additional DDE Files

.DDE
File Format:.dde
Group:Dynamic Data Exchange

The DDE file extension is mainly related to Microsoft Dynamic Data Exchange.The DDE protocol is a set of messages and guidelines. It sends messages between applications that share data and uses shared memory to exchange data between applications.Windows provides several methods for transferring data between applications. One method is to use the Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) protocol.

Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Class:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Dynamic Data Exchange Files:


Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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DDE Usage


OS Hierarchy

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


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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