Sources of DBC Problems
Issues Opening DBC Files
Microsoft Visual FoxPro is Not Installed
If you attempt to load your DBC file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open DBC Files". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Visual FoxPro for %%os%% installed. You won't be able to double-click to open your DBC because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.
Tip: When another DBC application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.
Obsolete Version of Microsoft Visual FoxPro
In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a FoxPro Database File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Visual FoxPro. Most of the time your FoxPro Database File file was created by a newer Microsoft Visual FoxPro than what you have installed.
Tip: Investigate your DBC file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.
Primarily, problems experienced when opening DBC files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Visual FoxPro installed on your computer.
Other DBC File Issues
Even with the correct version of Microsoft Visual FoxPro installed, you can still experience difficulties opening DBCs. If you are still having problems opening DBC files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Other contributing causes:
- DBC file type Registry entries are wrong
- Accidental deletion of the description of the DBC file in the Windows registry
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro or another DBC application experienced a flawed installation
- Your DBC file is corrupted (issues with your FoxPro Database File file itself)
- Malware-tainted DBC file can't be opened
- Hardware associated with DBC has outdated drivers
- Too many applications are open on your PC to load your FoxPro Database File file successfully
Quiz: Which of the following is not a MIME type?
That's Correct!
Spreadsheet MIME types do not begin with the "spreadsheet/" prefix, but instead start with the "application/" prefix. For example, an OpenDocument Spreadsheet: "application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet".
Close, but not quite...
Spreadsheet MIME types do not begin with the "spreadsheet/" prefix, but instead start with the "application/" prefix. For example, an OpenDocument Spreadsheet: "application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet".
Poll: Do you use a computer or mobile device more often to view files?