Tips to open DBM file

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

DBM file extension

File Name ColdFusion Server Format
File Developer Adobe Systems
File Category Web Files

The DBM file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DBM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DBM file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 4
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is DBM file?

The DBM file has been categorized as Web Files. The creator of this file is Adobe Systems. Additionally, the Web Files category contains 303 of other files. ColdFusion Server Format appears on 3 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 Linux, Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use Adobe ColdFusion to handle this file. This is a program created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. This file type can also be opened by 8 other programs. TextMate, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Internet Explorer will apply when it is not possible to use Adobe ColdFusion.

How to open DBM file?

The most common problem when using ColdFusion Server Format is that a specific DBM is not associated with the program. This causes the file DBM 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 DBM 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 Adobe ColdFusion

The first step is to check if the computer has the Adobe ColdFusion program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Adobe ColdFusion in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file DBM with Adobe ColdFusion. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open DBM files.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe ColdFusion with DBM files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the DBM file still does not use the Adobe ColdFusion program, it means no 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 DBM file with the Adobe ColdFusion program.

Step 3. Update Adobe ColdFusion to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Adobe ColdFusion program with the ColdFusion Server 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 Adobe Systems Incorporated page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DBM 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 is most often caused by a problem while downloading the DBM file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DBM file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover DBM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of DBM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing 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 DBM file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Adobe Systems help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file DBM 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the DBM file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the DBM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the DBM file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.