What is the DESKTOP file?
The DESKTOP file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the Desktop Entry Format format. DESKTOP files are supported by Linux, Windows operating systems. The DESKTOP file is one of the Misc Files files, just like 6033 of the other files found in our file information database.
A program that can open the DESKTOP file is e.g. Referenced by various programs. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. Object Desktop, DesktopX.
MIME Types
- application/x-desktop
- application/x-gnome-app-info
Programs, that can open .DESKTOP files
Stardock Corporation
DesktopX
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Windows |
Stardock Corporation
Object Desktop
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Windows |
How to open a .DESKTOP file?
If you have problems opening the file DESKTOP, then in most cases the problem is only the lack of the proper application installed. Select one of the programs from the list and install it on your device. The operating system should automatically associate the DESKTOP file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your DESKTOP file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all DESKTOP files should automatically open with the selected program.
