I cannot open a LBX 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 LBX files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening LBX will be resolved!
LBX File Extension
- File type FoxPro Label Format
- File developer Microsoft
- File category Data Files
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What is a(n) LBX file?
LBX (FoxPro Label Format) is a file format used by FoxPro - a popular relational database management system. This format is used to store information relating to labels that are printed from the FoxPro software. This includes the text of the label, the width and height of the paper, font name, font size, and other specifications.
The data in an LBX (FoxPro Label Format) is stored using Resources Forks as binary data with a set of messages encoded in the format of each message. In order to access this type of file, it must be opened using specific programs or utilities such as FoxPro or RGZIP compression tools.
How to open LBX file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with LBX 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 LBX files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open LBX files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support LBX files
Step 2. Verify whether LBX files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports LBX files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with LBX 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 LBX 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 LBX files with the selected program.
Changing LBX file association in registry
File association for LBX 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 LBX file for other errors
- LBX file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening LBX files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected LBX file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For LBX 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.
