A dyv file extension is related to the WORM_AUTORUN.DYV worm. A dyv file stores data.
Software that open dyv file
DYV file extension - WORM_AUTORUN.DYV worm data
What is dyv file? How to open dyv files?
File type specification:
The dyv file extension is used by the WORM_AUTORUN.DYV, a malware for Microsoft Windows operating system, which is distributed via e-mails.
The dyv file some kind of data used by this worm.
This dyv file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.
This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
The default software associated to open dyv file:
Company or developer:
AVAST Software a.s.
Avast antivirus is one of the most used antivirus programs with over 220 mil. users. The Essential version is available for free and can be upgraded to All-inclusive or Top-notch editions.
The program is available mainly for Windows, but there is also version for Mac, Linux and main mobile OS platforms for Android phones and Apple iPhones/iPads.
List of recommended software applications associated to the .dyv file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open dyv file, edit dyv file, convert dyv file, view dyv file, play dyv file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with dyv file - WORM_AUTORUN.DYV worm data
Click on the software link for more information about Avast Antivirus. Avast Antivirus uses dyv file type for its internal purposes and/or also by different way than common edit or open file actions (eg. to install/execute/support an application itself, to store application or user data, configure program etc.).
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with dyv file by default: Avast Antivirus
Other suggested software: AVG Antivirus
ESET Nod32 Antivirus
Norton Antivirus
Norton Internet Security