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How to open ABS files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open ABS file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate ABS files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. ABS File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) ABS file?
  3. 3. How to open ABS file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports ABS files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open ABS files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with ABS files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to ABS files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

ABS File Extension

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  • File type Absolute Database Format
  • File developer ComponentAce
  • File category Database Files
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What is a(n) ABS file?

The database file with the extension .ABS was created in Delphi using the DB Manager tool. The database stores organized, encrypted data saved in binary format. It is worth noting that the Delphi engine more often uses the Borland Database Engine

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How to open ABS file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .ABS files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports ABS files

In order to open ABS file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with ABS extension.

Programs that can open ABS files

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Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, ABS files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on ABS files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to ABS files.

Step 2. Associate given software with ABS files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting ABS files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with ABS files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open ABS files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open ABS files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the ABS file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with ABS extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the ABS file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the ABS file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on ABS files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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