File Extension Database

Open DQY File

DQY files refer to Excel Web Query File format developed by Microsoft Corporation. These are data files that allow individuals to make queries directly to the internet from Microsoft Excel. However, they are seldom seen these days since they were essentially discontinued after Excel 2007.

Microsoft Excel - Web Queries

This function, while not commonly used today, comes in handy when one wants to draw live data from a website into the spreadsheet. This makes for an extremely efficient manner of updating Excel tables that are tied to online data. Should one come across such DQY files, they can be seamlessly opened by Microsoft Excel. For more information on Excel, visit the official microsoft website here.

Software Supporting DQY Extensions

The primary software associated with DQY files is Microsoft Excel. However, you can also open these files using any program which supports the format, such as several versions of LibreOffice and OpenOffice. One simply has to import the respective DQY file as one would do with other compatible file formats. Do remember that the resultant data will depend on how well these applications can parse the data in the DQY file.

DQY File Important Information

In conclusion, while DQY files are not commonly used in the present day, they once played a major role in connecting Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to live web data. Nowadays, these file formats have been superseded by more sophisticated methods but they are not completely obsolete and can still be opened by aforementioned software. It is crucial to check the software compatibility when working with deprecated formats like DQY, as not all applications might support it. More information on the file extension can be found here.

Typical DQY application file locations:

C:\PROGRA~2\MICROS~2\Office12\EXCEL.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office14\EXCEL.EXE

Frequently associated Windows objects:

dqyfile

How Can I Open DQY File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DQY file is to find a DQY file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DQY file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open DQY file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as DQY file opener then try to search online for "DQY viewer", "application to open DQY file" or "open DQY file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DQY file

How Can I Open DQY File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DQY file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DQY file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with DQY file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DQY file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DQY file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DQY file then try to search for "DQY viewer", "application to open DQY file" or "read DQY file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DQY file

How Can I Open DQY File on Android

If you downloaded a DQY file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded DQY file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "DQY".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "DQY viewer", "DQY file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open DQY File on iPhone or iPad

To open DQY File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the DQY file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "DQY". This way you can find apps which can open DQY files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "DQY viewer" or "DQY file" online in your favorite search engine.

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