Basic information about DBP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DBP（*.DBP or *.dbp）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DBP file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the DBP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DBP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DBP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DBP file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DBP file?
  • How to open a DBP file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DBP file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DBP file?
  • How to convert DBP files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DBP file format?


1.Detail information about DBP file extension: Microsoft Visual Studio Visual C++ Database Project

File type Microsoft Visual Studio Visual C++ Database Project Category Developer Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description DBP file is a Microsoft Visual Studio Visual C++ Database Project developed by Microsoft Corporation. DBP is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft Visual Studio Visual C++ Database Project files. Microsoft Corporation defined the Microsoft Visual Studio Visual C++ Database Project format standard. DBP files are supported by software applications available for devices running Linux, Mac OS, Windows. Microsoft Visual Studio supports DBP files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 6 other tools may also be used. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theMicrosoft Visual Studio software, but also about DBP and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DBP files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual Studio
Microsoft Windows NotePad
NotePad++ text editor
Nvu

macOS		 TextEdit

Linux		 gedit
GNU Emacs



Can't open a DBP file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DBP”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DBP extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DBP file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of DBP files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a DBP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DBP file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DBP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the DBP file is damaged.
  • Whether the DBP file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the DBP file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the DBP file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the DBP file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DBP file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DBP file.

If the DBP file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.