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Basic information about LGB file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension LGB（*.LGB or *.lgb）, 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 LGB file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about LGB file extension: QuickBooks Little Green Box

File type QuickBooks Little Green Box Category Encoded Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description LGB file is a QuickBooks Little Green Box. The lgb file extension is associated with Quickbooks, line of business accounting software developed and marketed by Intuit.

The lgb file contains encrypted information about user names and passwords. It is used when an SDK application connects to the company file and needs to open it in the unattended mode.

The user name and password is needed to open the connection with the Sybase server.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LGB files

Windows		 QuickBooks

macOS		 QuickBooks for Mac



Can't open a LGB 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.LGB”。

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 LGB extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support LGB 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 LGB 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 LGB file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a LGB 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 LGB file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the LGB 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.