Opening a DAO File

The DAO file type is primarily associated with Duplicator.

DAOFile Extension DAO
File extension: DAO
File type:  CD File

What is a DAO file?

DAO files mostly belong to Duplicator. IsoBuster can interpret these files directly.

How to open a DAO file

You need a suitable software like Duplicator to open a DAO file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your DAO file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DAO file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert DAO files:

  1. Duplicator
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application.
  2. Windows Registry Backup

Technical Data for DAO File Extension

Related files:

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: WinISO, FileType: CDROM Image Files, AppName: WinISO
EXEFile: WinISO.EXE

ProgramID: DaoFileImage
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IsoBuster\IsoBuster.exe %1

ProgramID: DaoFileImage
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Smart Projects\IsoBuster\IsoBuster.exe %1

ProgramID: DaoFileImage
EXEFile: D:\IsoBuster\IsoBuster.exe %1

ProgramID: DaoFileImage
EXEFile: E:\Isobuster\IsoBuster.exe %1

ProgramID: UltraISO
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\UltraISO\UltraISO.exe %1

ProgramID: IsoBuster.dao
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Smart Projects\IsoBuster\IsoBuster.exe %1

ProgramID: WinISO
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WinISO\WinISO.EXE

ProgramID: IsoBuster.dao
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IsoBuster\IsoBuster.exe

ProgramID: MagicISO.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MagicISO\MagicISO.exe

ProgramID: DaoFileImage
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\_CDvD\IsoBuster\IsoBuster.exe


a dao CD File is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DAO files

  • Associate the DAO file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open cd files. Because only the current version supports the latest DAO file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Duplicator update.
  • To make sure that your DAO file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .DAO file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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