Tips to open SQLITE2 file

Can't open the SQLITE2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SQLITE2 files as well as a list of programs that support SQLITE2 files.

SQLITE2 file extension

File Name SQLite 2.0 Database Format
File Category Database Files

The SQLITE2 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SQLITE2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SQLITE2 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SQLITE2 file?

The file with the extension SQLITE2 is the Database Files file type. In addition to this file, the Database Files category includes 403 related files. SQLite 2.0 Database Format is supported by 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use Navicat for SQlite to handle this file. This is a program created by PremiumSoft CyberTech Ltd.. Alternatively, you can use 6 other programs. The SQLite, Navicat for SQlite (Mac), SQLiteStudio programs will also handle the file when the Navicat for SQlite program does not fulfill its role.

How to open SQLITE2 file?

An often recurring problem with SQLite 2.0 Database Format is that SQLITE2 is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file SQLITE2 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 SQLITE2 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 Navicat for SQlite

The first step is to check if the computer has the Navicat for SQlite program installed. This can be achieved by typing Navicat for SQlite 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 SQLITE2 with Navicat for SQlite. Below is a list of programs that support the file SQLITE2.

Step 2. Create association of Navicat for SQlite with SQLITE2 files

If, despite the installed application, the SQLITE2 file does not start in the Navicat for SQlite application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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 set the program to handle this type. 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 SQLITE2 file with the Navicat for SQlite program.

Step 3. Update Navicat for SQlite to the latest version

If, however, after binding Navicat for SQlite with SQLite 2.0 Database Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the PremiumSoft CyberTech Ltd. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SQLITE2 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to SQLITE2 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SQLITE2 or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected SQLITE2 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of SQLITE2 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair SQLITE2 file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SQLITE2 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.
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. If possible, you can try to move the SQLITE2 file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the SQLITE2 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SQLITE2 to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SQLITE2 file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.