Tips to open DB- file
Can't open the DB- file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DB- files as well as a list of programs that support DB- files.
DB- file extension
| File Name |
Norton Nprotect Database Format |
| File Developer |
Symantec |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The DB- file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DB- files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DB- file on each system platform.
What is DB- file?
The file in the DB- format belongs to the Data Files category. The creator of this file is Symantec. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. Norton Nprotect Database Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Norton Utilities application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Symantec Corporation.
How to open DB- file?
The main problem with Norton Nprotect Database Format is that the DB- file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that DB- 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 DB- 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 Norton Utilities
In this case, you should first verify that the Norton Utilities application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Norton Utilities into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file DB- with Norton Utilities. Below you will find a list of applications that support DB- files.
Programs to open DB- file
Remember to download programs supporting DB- files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Norton Utilities with DB- files
If, despite the installed application, the DB- file does not start in the Norton Utilities application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 DB- file with the Norton Utilities program.
Step 3. Update Norton Utilities to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Norton Utilities program with the Norton Nprotect Database Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Symantec Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DB- 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 DB- file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our DB- file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover DB- files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of DB- 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair DB- file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Symantec
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DB- files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the DB- file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the DB- file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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