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.D81 File Extension

  • Developer by: VICE
  • Category: Emulator Files

What are .D81 files and how to open them?

Can't open .D81 file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .D81 file.

What is a .D81 file extension?

.D81 file extension is created by VICE. .D81 has been classified as Emulator Files.

.D81 is Commodore VC-1581 diskette emulator image

The d81 file extension is mainly related to a special emulator format that mimics the VC-1581 diskette for Commodore computer.

These diskettes were originally used on C64 and C128 computers.


How to open:

You can open these files using emulators like VICE.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .d81 file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

How to fix problems with .D81 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .D81 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .D81 file format
  2. You need to check the .D81 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)
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