DA5 File Extension

What is DA5 file?

DA5 filename suffix is mostly used for Star Trek Generations Saved Game files. Microprose defined the Star Trek Generations Saved Game format standard. DA5 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. DA5 file format, along with 1509 other file formats, belongs to the Game Files category. The most popular software that supports DA5 files is Star Trek Generations. On the official website of Microprose developer not only will you find detailed information about theStar Trek Generations software, but also about DA5 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support DA5 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support DA5 files. Files with DA5 suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with DA5 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening DA5 files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Star Trek Generations Saved Game files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Star Trek Generations

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports DA5 files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Star Trek Generations. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support DA5 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Star Trek Generations website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of Star Trek Generations and update if needed

If you already have Star Trek Generations installed on your systems and DA5 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Star Trek Generations cannot handle files with DA5 may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Star Trek Generations.

Step 3. Set the default application to open DA5 files to Star Trek Generations

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate DA5 files with latest version of Star Trek Generations you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the DA5 file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Star Trek Generations is installed, check the Always use this app to open DA5 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the DA5 file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with DA5 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the DA5 file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the DA5 file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the DA5 in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the DA5 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the DA5 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the DA5 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic DA5 file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with DA5 extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle Star Trek Generations

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with DA5 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Star Trek Generations Saved Game file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with DA5 files affecting older versions of given software.

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