Tips to open DBS file

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

DBS file extension

File Name SQLBase Database Format
File Developer Unify
File Category Database Files

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

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is DBS file?

The file in the DBS format belongs to the Database Files category. It was designed by Unify. Additionally, the Database Files category contains 403 of other files. SQLBase Database Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. There are also 7 alternative programs to handle the DBS file. The MySQL, SQL Anywhere, Navicat for MySQL, SQLBase programs will also handle the file when the Gupta SQLBase program does not fulfill its role.

How to open DBS file?

An often recurring problem with SQLBase Database Format is that DBS is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that DBS files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DBS 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 Gupta SQLBase

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Gupta SQLBase is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Gupta SQLBase into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support DBS files.

Step 2. Create association of Gupta SQLBase with DBS files

If, despite the installed application, the DBS file does not start in the Gupta SQLBase 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 DBS file with the Gupta SQLBase program.

Step 3. Update Gupta SQLBase to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Gupta SQLBase program with the SQLBase Database Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DBS file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the DBS file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DBS file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected DBS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the DBS files changes over time. 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 this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair DBS file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DBS 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the DBS file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.