Tips to open LOB file
Can't open the LOB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open LOB files as well as a list of programs that support LOB files.
LOB file extension
| File Name |
IBM DB2 LOBFILE |
| File Developer |
IBM |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The LOB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the LOB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the LOB file on each system platform.
What is LOB file?
The file with the extension LOB is the Settings Files file type. The author of this format is IBM. In addition to this file, the Settings Files category includes 1305 related files. IBM DB2 LOBFILE is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The IBM DB2 application is recommended to open the file. It was released by IBM.
How to open LOB file?
The main problem with IBM DB2 LOBFILE is that the LOB file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that LOB files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the LOB 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 IBM DB2
The first step is to check if the computer has the IBM DB2 program installed. This can be achieved by typing IBM DB2 into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file LOB with IBM DB2. Below is a list of programs that support the file LOB.
Programs to open LOB file
Remember to download programs supporting LOB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of IBM DB2 with LOB files
If, despite the installed application, the LOB file does not start in the IBM DB2 application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. 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 LOB file with the IBM DB2 program.
Step 3. Update IBM DB2 to the latest version
If, however, after binding IBM DB2 with IBM DB2 LOBFILE there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the IBM website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the LOB file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The LOB file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to LOB files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the LOB file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected LOB file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of LOB file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular LOB file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact IBM
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted LOB files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move LOB to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the LOB file again. 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.
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