Tips to open FOC file

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

FOC file extension

File Name FOCUS Database
File Developer Information Builders
File Category Database Files

The FOC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FOC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FOC file on each system platform.

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What is FOC file?

The file in the FOC format belongs to the Database Files category. It was designed by Information Builders. Additionally, the Database Files category contains 403 of other files. FOCUS Database appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use FOCUS for UNIX to handle this file. This is a program created by Information Builders.

How to open FOC file?

The main problem with FOCUS Database is that the FOC file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open FOC, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FOC 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 FOCUS for UNIX

In this case, you should first verify that the FOCUS for UNIX application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name FOCUS for UNIX in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open FOC files.

Programs to open FOC file

Remember to download programs supporting FOC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

FOCUS for UNIX
FOCUS for UNIX
Step 2. Create association of FOCUS for UNIX with FOC files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the FOC file still does not use the FOCUS for UNIX 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 select the desired program. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the FOCUS for UNIX application as the default for handling the FOC file.

Step 3. Update FOCUS for UNIX to the latest version

If, however, after binding FOCUS for UNIX with FOCUS Database there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Information Builders website and install the latest version.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The FOC file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to FOC files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the FOC file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected FOC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of FOC 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 FOC file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Information Builders, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file FOC 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.
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 FOC to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. 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.