Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .dvi file [ add info ]
DVI files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing DVI file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with DVI extension. However, it should be remembered that DVI file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is TeX Text Document (TeX Device Independent File Format) but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning DVI files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with DVI extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.dvi file extension
Category: Document Files
OS | Software |
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LaTeX Editor MiKTeX BaKoMa TeX dvii DVI-compatible printer driver |
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Skim LyX/Mac dvii DVI-compatible printer driver |
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KDVI Evince xdvik dvii xdvipdfmx KDE Okular |
If DVI file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a DVI file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open DVI file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing DVI in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit DVI format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.