What is the DSO File Extension?

By:   |   Revised: December 05, 2018

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DSO File Summary

Most DSO files can be viewed with two known software applications, typically Microsoft Visual Studio developed by Microsoft Corporation. It's main file type association is the Microsoft Visual Studio Workspace Data format, but also includes one other rarely-seen file types. The DSO File Extension are listed predominantly as Text Files, while in other circumstances they can be 3D Image Files.

File Extension DSO files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. The DSO File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

Although there is a lot more to know about DSO 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
3072
Position

/ 11690

Active

File Status

5

December

2018

Updated

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Sorts of DSO Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Dominant DSO File Type

.DSO
Extension:.dso
File Type:Microsoft Visual Studio Workspace Data

The DSO is a file extension that typically associated with the Visual Studio version 6 program. Visual Studio software is an integrated development software for Microsoft Windows operating system that developed by Microsoft Corporation. DSO files usually contain user settings and saved workspaces.

Author: Microsoft Corporation
File Category:Text Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dso

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Visual Studio Workspace Data:


Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Secondary DSO Associations

.DSO
Extension:.dso
File Type:DAZ Studio Object File

This DSO file extension is mainly associated with 3D object file that created by DAZ Studio software which is a program used for character modelling. This DSO file stores the geometry for the objects in a 3D scene and usually referenced by the DAZ scene file which is commonly used to save and load the 3D scene.

Author: DAZ 3D
File Category:3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open DAZ Studio Object File Files:


DAZ 3D DAZ by DAZ 3D

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Mac

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DSO Popularity


Leading Device Types

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


Troubleshoot DSO Files


Typical DSO Opening Challenges

Missing Microsoft Visual Studio

When trying to open your DSO file, you get the error "Can't Open DSO File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Visual Studio missing in %%os%%. The typical path of opening your DSO with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your DSO file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Obsolete Version of Microsoft Visual Studio

Your Microsoft Visual Studio Workspace Data file is incompatible with Microsoft Visual Studio because you might have the wrong version installed. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft Visual Studio if you don't have the right version. This problem is predominately due to having a Microsoft Visual Studio Workspace Data file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Visual Studio than what you have installed on your PC.


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


Conclusion: The majority of DSO file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Visual Studio version installed.


Other Causes of DSO File Opening Problems

You can still experience errors opening DSO files even with the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed on your PC. If you are continuing to have errors with loading DSO files, other external issues might be to blame. Additional factors include:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for DSO
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the DSO file in the Windows registry
  • Defective install of a DSO program, such as Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Your DSO can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Your DSO is infected with malware
  • Drivers associated with DSO software need to be updated
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Microsoft Visual Studio Workspace Data file

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