Tips to open THUMBDATA3 file
Can't open the THUMBDATA3 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open THUMBDATA3 files as well as a list of programs that support THUMBDATA3 files.
THUMBDATA3 file extension
| File Name |
Google Android Thumbnail Database |
| File Developer |
Google Inc. |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The THUMBDATA3 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the THUMBDATA3 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the THUMBDATA3 file on each system platform.
What is THUMBDATA3 file?
The THUMBDATA3 file has been categorized as Misc Files. The creator of this file is Google Inc.. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Google Android Thumbnail Database appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Android systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Google Android to handle this file. This is a program created by Google Inc..
How to open THUMBDATA3 file?
The most common problem when using Google Android Thumbnail Database is that a specific THUMBDATA3 is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that THUMBDATA3 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 THUMBDATA3 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. This can be achieved by typing Google Android into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open THUMBDATA3 files.
Programs to open THUMBDATA3 file
Remember to download programs supporting THUMBDATA3 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Google Android with THUMBDATA3 files
If, despite the installed application, the THUMBDATA3 file does not start in the Google Android application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 THUMBDATA3 file with the Google Android program.
Step 3. Update Google Android to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Google Android program, it is possible that Google Android Thumbnail Database requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Google Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the THUMBDATA3 file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to THUMBDATA3 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the THUMBDATA3 file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover THUMBDATA3 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of THUMBDATA3 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular THUMBDATA3 file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Google Inc., but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted THUMBDATA3 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. It is best to move THUMBDATA3 to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the THUMBDATA3 file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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