Tips to open CBH file
Can't open the CBH file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CBH files as well as a list of programs that support CBH files.
CBH file extension
| File Name |
ChessBase Database Header Format |
| File Developer |
ChessBase |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The CBH file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CBH files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CBH file on each system platform.
What is CBH file?
The file in the CBH format belongs to the Game Files category. The creator of this file is ChessBase. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. ChessBase Database Header Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is ChessBase. This was created by ChessBase GmbH. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the CBH file. You can use ChessBase Reader in case ChessBase cannot be used.
How to open CBH file?
The main problem with ChessBase Database Header Format is that the CBH file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that CBH files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CBH 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 CBH files.
Programs to open CBH file
Remember to download programs supporting CBH files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ChessBase with CBH files
If, despite the installed application, the CBH file does not start in the ChessBase application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the CBH file with the ChessBase program.
Step 3. Update ChessBase to the latest version
If, however, after binding ChessBase with ChessBase Database Header Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the ChessBase GmbH website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CBH file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to CBH files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our CBH file. However, remember that not every infected CBH file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the CBH file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing 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. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair CBH file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use ChessBase help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file CBH except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the CBH file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the CBH file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the CBH file again. However, some background programs may block the CBH file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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