Four Easy Ways to Open DB Files

The scenario: You have a file with the DB file extension on your computer that you need to open. You double-click it as usual, expecting for a program to load it up, but sadly nothing happens. You try it again, but still nothing happens. What can you do? Try these four easy methods to open a troublesome DB file.

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1st Method: Open it in another program.

When you double-click DB files, your computer attempts to open it in a program associated with DB files. If there’s no program associated with DB files on your computer, the file won’t open. To open the file, download one of the most popular programs associated with DB files such as SQL Anywhere Database, Progress Database File, or Windows Thumbnail Database.

2nd Method: Take a hint from the file type.

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The DB file extension usually indicates it's under the umbrella of Game Files. However, if it’s another file type, it might not open with one of the programs listed above. Take the following steps to find the file type:

  1. Right-click the file.
  2. Click “Properties” (Windows) or “More Info” (Mac).
  3. Locate the file type under either “Type of File” (Windows) or “Kind” (Mac).

3rd Method: Check with the developer.

So you’ve tried using a different program, you’ve confirmed the file type, and your DB file still won’t open. Even if these methods were unsuccessful, you might still be able to reach out to a software developer for help. Use the chart below to find the developer for each of the programs mentioned above and contact them directly for assistance.

Software Developed By
SQL Anywhere Database iAnywhere Solutions Inc.
Progress Database File Progress Software Corporation
Windows Thumbnail Database Microsoft Corporation
Solid Database Unknown
MSWorks Microsoft Developer
SmartWare Office Pac File Unknown
Palm Zire Photo Database Windows Software
Mozilla Client Certificate or Security Module Database (Mozilla.org) Netscape
MultiEdit Configuration Windows Software
Novell GroupWise Addressbook Database PC Software Company
Oracle Database Unknown
Paradox Ver 7 Table Database Borland Software Corporation
ANSYS Database PC Software Company
data by Synopsys Design Compiler dbVista Paradox Smartware XTreeGold Microsoft Developer
DIGIBooster Module/Song Unknown
Windows Icon Database Microsoft Corporation
iRiver Plus3 Music-Database File iRiver Limited.
dBASE IV or dBFast Configuration Microsoft Programmer
ArcView Object Database File ESRI

4th Method: Open it in a universal file viewer.

If the developer isn’t able to help, a universal file viewer probably can. File Magic (Download) and similar programs are designed to open a wide variety of file formats, including DB files. Some aren’t compatible and will only open in binary. Download File Magic now to open you DB and hundreds of other file types with one program!

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