Tips to open FP3 file

Can't open the FP3 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FP3 files as well as a list of programs that support FP3 files.

FP3 file extension

File Name User Specific Settings Format
File Developer Fast Reports
File Category Settings Files

The FP3 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FP3 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FP3 file on each system platform.

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What is FP3 file?

The file in the FP3 format belongs to the Settings Files category. The author of this format is Fast Reports. In addition to this file, the Settings Files category includes 1305 related files. User Specific Settings Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. 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 FileMaker Pro. This was created by FileMaker, Inc..

How to open FP3 file?

The most common problem when using User Specific Settings Format is that a specific FP3 is not associated with the program. This causes the file FP3 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 FP3 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 FileMaker Pro

In this case, you should first verify that the FileMaker Pro application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name FileMaker Pro into the 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 FP3 files.

Programs to open FP3 file

Remember to download programs supporting FP3 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of FileMaker Pro with FP3 files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the FP3 file to open in the FileMaker Pro application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 FP3 file with the FileMaker Pro program.

Step 3. Update FileMaker Pro to the latest version

If, however, after binding FileMaker Pro with User Specific Settings Format 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 FileMaker, Inc. website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FP3 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 FP3 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the FP3 file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file FP3 or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover FP3 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of FP3 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FP3 file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Fast Reports, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted FP3 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move FP3 to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the FP3 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.