Tips to open DBG file

Can't open the DBG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DBG files as well as a list of programs that support DBG files.

DBG file extension

File Name FoxPro Debugger Configuration
File Category Settings Files

The DBG file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DBG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DBG file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 6
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What is DBG file?

The DBG file has been categorized as Settings Files. In addition to this file, the Settings Files category includes 1305 related files. FoxPro Debugger Configuration appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on , Windows. The main program that supports this format is Visual FoxPro. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 6 other programs. The Borland C++, InstallShield, Visual C++, ArcView programs will also handle the file when the Visual FoxPro program does not fulfill its role.

How to open DBG file?

An often recurring problem with FoxPro Debugger Configuration is that DBG is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file DBG to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DBG 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 Visual FoxPro

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Visual FoxPro is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Visual FoxPro in it. 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 DBG files.

Step 2. Create association of Visual FoxPro with DBG files

If, despite the installed application, the DBG file does not start in the Visual FoxPro 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the DBG file with the Visual FoxPro application.

Step 3. Update Visual FoxPro to the latest version

If, however, after binding Visual FoxPro with FoxPro Debugger Configuration there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DBG 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:

The DBG file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the DBG file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DBG file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover DBG files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the DBG file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged DBG files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DBG 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. It is best to move DBG to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the DBG file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the DBG file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.