Tips to open DBT file

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

DBT file extension

File Name Database Text Format
File Developer dBASE
File Category Database Files

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

Operating systems
  • 5
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What is DBT file?

The file in the DBT format belongs to the Database Files category. It was designed by dBASE. In addition to this file, the Database Files category includes 403 related files. Database Text Format is supported by 2 operating systems. The file will work on , Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. This file type can also be opened by 5 other programs. You can use Visual FoxPro, dBFast, OpenInsight, JetForm Design in case Sage ACT cannot be used.

How to open DBT file?

The most common problem when using Database Text Format is that a specific DBT is not associated with the program. This causes the file DBT to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DBT 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 Sage ACT

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Sage ACT is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Sage ACT into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file DBT.

Step 2. Create association of Sage ACT with DBT files

If, despite the installed application, the DBT file does not start in the Sage ACT application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. 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 DBT file with the Sage ACT program.

Step 3. Update Sage ACT to the latest version

If, however, after binding Sage ACT with Database Text Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

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

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

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the DBT file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file DBT or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected DBT file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of DBT 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DBT file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DBT 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move DBT to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. 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 this does not work either, restart the device.