Tips to open CBG file
Can't open the CBG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CBG files as well as a list of programs that support CBG files.
CBG file extension
| File Name |
ChessBase Game Moves Format |
| File Developer |
ChessBase |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The CBG file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CBG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CBG file on each system platform.
What is CBG file?
The CBG file has been categorized as Data Files. The author of this format is ChessBase. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. ChessBase Game Moves Format 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 ChessBase. This was created by ChessBase GmbH. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the CBG file. The ChessBase Reader programs will also handle the file when the ChessBase program does not fulfill its role.
How to open CBG file?
The most common problem when using ChessBase Game Moves Format is that a specific CBG is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that CBG files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CBG 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 ChessBase
In this case, you should first verify that the ChessBase application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing ChessBase into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open CBG files.
Programs to open CBG file
Remember to download programs supporting CBG files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ChessBase with CBG files
If, despite the installed application, the CBG file does not start in the ChessBase application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the CBG file with the ChessBase application.
Step 3. Update ChessBase to the latest version
If, however, after binding ChessBase with ChessBase Game Moves Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the ChessBase GmbH website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CBG file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the CBG file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file CBG or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover CBG files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of CBG file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular CBG file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use ChessBase help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CBG 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 CBG file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the CBG file again. However, some background programs may block the CBG file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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