Tips to open USR file

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

USR file extension

File Name FileMaker Pro Database Format
File Developer FileMaker
File Category Database Files

The USR file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the USR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the USR file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is USR file?

The USR file has been categorized as Database Files. The creator of this file is FileMaker. In addition to this file, the Database Files category includes 403 related files. FileMaker Pro Database Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The C++ Builder application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 6 other programs. The Opera, Pegasus Mail, Corel PHOTO-PAINT, Uplink programs will also handle the file when the C++ Builder program does not fulfill its role.

How to open USR file?

The main problem with FileMaker Pro Database Format is that the USR file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that USR 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 USR 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 C++ Builder

The first step is to check if the computer has the C++ Builder program installed. To do this, enter the name C++ Builder into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support USR files.

Step 2. Create association of C++ Builder with USR files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the USR file still does not use the C++ Builder program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the USR file with the C++ Builder application.

Step 3. Update C++ Builder to the latest version

If, despite the association of the C++ Builder program with the FileMaker Pro Database Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the USR 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the USR file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 USR file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover USR files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the USR file. 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged USR files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact FileMaker
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted USR 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move USR to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the USR file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file USR to close. However, some background programs may block the USR file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.