Tips to open THUMBSDB file
Can't open the THUMBSDB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open THUMBSDB files as well as a list of programs that support THUMBSDB files.
THUMBSDB file extension
| File Name |
PixFiler Thumbnail Database |
| File Developer |
BR Software |
| File Category |
Database Files |
The THUMBSDB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the THUMBSDB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the THUMBSDB file on each system platform.
What is THUMBSDB file?
The file in the THUMBSDB format belongs to the Database Files category. The author of this format is BR Software. Additionally, the Database Files category contains 403 of other files. PixFiler Thumbnail Database appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use PixFiler to handle this file. This is a program created by BR Software.
How to open THUMBSDB file?
An often recurring problem with PixFiler Thumbnail Database is that THUMBSDB is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that THUMBSDB files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the THUMBSDB 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 PixFiler
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that PixFiler is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name PixFiler into the 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 THUMBSDB files.
Programs to open THUMBSDB file
Remember to download programs supporting THUMBSDB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of PixFiler with THUMBSDB files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the THUMBSDB file still does not use the PixFiler 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 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the THUMBSDB file with the PixFiler application.
Step 3. Update PixFiler to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the PixFiler program, it is possible that PixFiler 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 BR Software page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the THUMBSDB file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The THUMBSDB file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to THUMBSDB 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 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our THUMBSDB file. Sometimes virus-infected THUMBSDB files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of THUMBSDB 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair THUMBSDB file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use BR Software help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted THUMBSDB 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move THUMBSDB to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the THUMBSDB 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 THUMBSDB to close. However, some background programs may block the THUMBSDB file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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