File extension .DEV
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Device Driver Format | N/A | System Files |
The DEV file extension is used by multiple software applications for device driver files. Device drivers are used to control specific hardware devices, such as printers, that are connected to a computer. The DEV file extension can refer to a software driver, an installable device driver module, or a Windows Device Driver (.DLL) Library, all of which may contain device and hardware-specific information.
The DEV file format is often associated with .SYS, .DRV, and .HLP files. They may be found on devices supporting the Windows operating system, but they can also be used by a variety of other software programs that manage devices connected to computers running operating systems such as Linux, macOS, or Android. In fact, it's possible to use DEV files on any modern computing platform.
How To Open Device Files?
Since various programs use DEV files, it's likely that if you double-click one of these files, the associated program will launch – depending on which program was used to create it. Programs like Microsoft Device Manager and Microsoft Visual Studio may have also been used to create and open such files. Additionally, users can work with DEV files using KernelDriver, a popular tool designed for developers working with Universal Serial Bus (USB) and Windows Driver Model (WDM) drivers.
How To Convert a DEV File?
Due to the sensitive nature of the data contained within DEV files, it is difficult to convert them into other file formats. Unless the code contained in the file is in plain text format, conversion isn't possible since device drivers are essentially compiled binaries or libraries that are normally linked to executable programs. Some programs that may be used for this type of conversion include Forward Engineering System Solutions, DEKSI ConvertorVise, and Eltima resource editor.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .DEV) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .DEV extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .DEV file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .DEV extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .DEV extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .DEV file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .DEV file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .DEV file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .DEV file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .DEV file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
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