File extension DSKIN
| File type | DockX Skin Format |
| Developer | Mr. Gecko |
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What is a DSKIN file?
DSKIN is an extension given to files that are used by the OS X GUI element, which is a kind of taskbar. It is called the Dock. DSKIN files are used to store skins that allow you to change the appearance of the Dock bar. They are created using the DockX application. Technically speaking, DSKIN is a collection of PNG image files and one PLIST file.
DockX has a collection of ready-made DSKIN skins, but the user can use this tool to create their own projects according to their needs.
Program(s) that can open the .DSKIN file
Mac OS
How to open DSKIN files
If you cannot open the DSKIN file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports DSKIN among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the DSKIN file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the DSKIN format files
The inability to open and operate the DSKIN file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the DockX Skin Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a DSKIN file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the DSKIN file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the DSKIN from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the DSKIN format
- The DSKIN file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the DSKIN file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a DSKIN file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the DSKIN file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the DSKIN file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the DSKIN file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 08/04/2022
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.DSKIN) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected DSKIN file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the DSKIN file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. DSKIN) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.