File Extension DBL

Author:   |   Revised: December 05, 2018

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DBL File Summary

Most DBL files can be viewed with two known software applications, typically Windows XP developed by Microsoft Corporation. It's main file type association is the Microsoft Windows XP Product Activation Data format, but also includes one other rarely-seen file types. The DBL File Extension are listed predominantly as System Files, while in other circumstances they can be 3D Image Files.

DBL files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows and Mac operating systems. The DBL File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about DBL files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your DBL file.

Low
Popular
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Rank

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Active

Status

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December

2018

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Kinds of DBL Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Dominant DBL File Type

.DBL
Formatting:.dbl
Group:Microsoft Windows XP Product Activation Data

A DBL file is a file used as one of the system files in the Windows XP operating system. It contains product activation data and is stored in the /System32 folder.

Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:System Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dbl

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Windows XP Product Activation Data:


Windows XP by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

More DBL Files

.DBL
Formatting:.dbl
Group:DAZ Brick Light File

A DBL file is a 3D image file created by DAZ Studio 3D modeling software. It stores settings for a light shader and can be opened and edited with the Shader Mixer.

Developer: DAZ 3D
Kind:3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open DAZ Brick Light File Files:


DAZ Studio by DAZ 3D

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

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DBL Usage


Primary Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


DBL File Complications


Common DBL Opening Problems

Windows XP is Not Installed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open DBL Files" when trying to open your DBL. Usually, this is because you do not have Windows XP for %%os%% installed. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your DBL file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Windows XP is Out-of-Date

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Microsoft Windows XP Product Activation Data file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Windows XP (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. Most of the time your Microsoft Windows XP Product Activation Data file was created by a newer Windows XP than what you have installed.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your DBL file and clicking "Properties".


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening DBL files are due to having the wrong version of Windows XP installed.


Additional DBL Opening Issues

Even with the correct version of Windows XP installed, you can still experience difficulties opening DBLs. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening DBLs. Problems unrelated to software:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for DBL are wrong
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry DBL description
  • Windows XP or another DBL application experienced a flawed installation
  • Something has caused file corruption of your DBL
  • DBL file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • DBL-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Microsoft Windows XP Product Activation Data file

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