Tips to open 3DB file
Can't open the 3DB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open 3DB files as well as a list of programs that support 3DB files.
3DB file extension
| File Name |
3DMark Database |
| File Developer |
Futuremark Corporation |
| File Category |
Database Files |
The 3DB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the 3DB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the 3DB file on each system platform.
What is 3DB file?
The file with the extension 3DB is the Database Files file type. The creator of this file is Futuremark Corporation. In addition to this file, the Database Files category includes 403 related files. 3DMark Database is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is 3DMark. This was created by Futuremark Corporation.
How to open 3DB file?
An often recurring problem with 3DMark Database is that 3DB is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open 3DB, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the 3DB file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install 3DMark
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that 3DMark is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing 3DMark into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file 3DB.
Programs to open 3DB file
Remember to download programs supporting 3DB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of 3DMark with 3DB files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the 3DB file still does not use the 3DMark program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the 3DB file with the 3DMark program.
Step 3. Update 3DMark to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the 3DMark program, it is possible that 3DMark Database requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Futuremark Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the 3DB file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to 3DB files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file 3DB or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected 3DB files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of 3DB file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair 3DB file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Futuremark Corporation help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted 3DB files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the 3DB file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file 3DB to close. However, some background programs may block the 3DB file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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