Tips to open FRO file

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

FRO file extension

File Name DBASE IV Compiled Report
File Category Data Files

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

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What is FRO file?

The file with the extension FRO is the Data Files file type. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. DBASE IV Compiled Report is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The dBASE application is recommended to open the file. It was released by dataBased Intelligence, Inc..

How to open FRO file?

An often recurring problem with DBASE IV Compiled Report is that FRO is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that FRO files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FRO 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 dBASE

The first step is to check if the computer has the dBASE program installed. This can be achieved by typing dBASE into the operating system search engine. 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 FRO files.

Programs to open FRO file

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

dBASE
dBASE
Step 2. Create association of dBASE with FRO files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the FRO file still does not use the dBASE program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the FRO file with the dBASE application.

Step 3. Update dBASE to the latest version

If, despite the association of the dBASE program with the DBASE IV Compiled Report file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the dataBased Intelligence, Inc. website and install the latest version.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to FRO files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our FRO file. Sometimes virus-infected FRO 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 FRO files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged FRO files. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file FRO 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. If possible, you can try to move the FRO file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the FRO file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the FRO file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.