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cooper1303
cooper1303 Posts: 38 Forumite
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how come when i download a file what has got .dmg at the end, how come i have to choose a program to open it some one help please. . .



p.s what is a .dmg file. . .

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  • stupha
    stupha Posts: 19 Forumite
    Are you on PC or Mac?
    .dmg files are disk image files only compatible with Mac OSX systems.
  • Bob63
    Bob63 Posts: 1,320 Forumite
    As mentioned a .dmg file is a Mac disc image used for software distribution to the Mac, much as .zip files are used to distribute Windows software. If you are getting the .dmg it could be you are selecting the wrong OS when you want to download software.
  • Phantom_Flan_Flinger
    Phantom_Flan_Flinger Posts: 2,794 Forumite
    Personally, I'd be more concerned that you're trying to open a file when you don't know what it is.
    Dave. :wave:
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