Tips to open FFS_DB file
Can't open the FFS_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 FFS_DB files as well as a list of programs that support FFS_DB files.
FFS_DB file extension
| File Name |
FreeFileSync Database |
| File Developer |
SourceForge.net |
| File Category |
Database Files |
The FFS_DB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FFS_DB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FFS_DB file on each system platform.
What is FFS_DB file?
The file with the extension FFS_DB is the Database Files file type. It was designed by SourceForge.net. Database Files consists of 403 similar files. FreeFileSync Database appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is FreeFileSync. This was created by SourceForge.net.
How to open FFS_DB file?
The main problem with FreeFileSync Database is that the FFS_DB file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file FFS_DB 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 FFS_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 FreeFileSync
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that FreeFileSync is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name FreeFileSync 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 FFS_DB files.
Programs to open FFS_DB file
Remember to download programs supporting FFS_DB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of FreeFileSync with FFS_DB files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the FFS_DB file still does not use the FreeFileSync program, it means no 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the FFS_DB file with the FreeFileSync program.
Step 3. Update FreeFileSync to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the FreeFileSync program, it is possible that FreeFileSync Database requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the SourceForge.net website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FFS_DB file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to FFS_DB files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file FFS_DB or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected FFS_DB file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the FFS_DB 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular FFS_DB file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact SourceForge.net
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file FFS_DB 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the FFS_DB file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the FFS_DB 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 FFS_DB file again. 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.
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