I cannot open a FFS_DB file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with FFS_DB files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening FFS_DB will be resolved!
FFS_DB File Extension
- File type FreeFileSync Database
- File developer SourceForge.net
- File category Database Files
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How to open FFS_DB file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with FFS_DB extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports FFS_DB files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open FFS_DB files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support FFS_DB files
Step 2. Verify whether FFS_DB files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports FFS_DB files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with FFS_DB files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support FFS_DB files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open FFS_DB files with the selected program.
Changing FFS_DB file association in registry
File association for FFS_DB files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check FFS_DB file for other errors
- FFS_DB file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening FFS_DB files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected FFS_DB file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For FFS_DB files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
