Tips to open THUMBDATA file
Can't open the THUMBDATA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open THUMBDATA files as well as a list of programs that support THUMBDATA files.
THUMBDATA file extension
| File Name |
Google Android Thumbnail Database |
| File Developer |
Google Inc. |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The THUMBDATA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the THUMBDATA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the THUMBDATA file on each system platform.
What is THUMBDATA file?
The file in the THUMBDATA format belongs to the Misc Files category. It was designed by Google Inc.. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Google Android Thumbnail Database is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Android, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Google Android to handle this file. This is a program created by Google Inc..
How to open THUMBDATA file?
An often recurring problem with Google Android Thumbnail Database is that THUMBDATA is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file THUMBDATA to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the THUMBDATA 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 Google Android
In this case, you should first verify that the Google Android application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Google Android in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file THUMBDATA with Google Android. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open THUMBDATA files.
Programs to open THUMBDATA file
Remember to download programs supporting THUMBDATA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Google Android with THUMBDATA files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the THUMBDATA file to open in the Google Android 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Google Android application as the default for handling the THUMBDATA file.
Step 3. Update Google Android to the latest version
If, however, after binding Google Android with Google Android Thumbnail 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 Google Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the THUMBDATA file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the THUMBDATA file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 THUMBDATA file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected THUMBDATA files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the THUMBDATA file. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular THUMBDATA file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Google Inc.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted THUMBDATA 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 THUMBDATA to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the THUMBDATA file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the THUMBDATA 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.
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