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Basic information about FMO file

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

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


1.Detail information about FMO file extension: DBASE IV Compiled Format

File type DBASE IV Compiled Format Category Misc Files
Developer dataBased Intelligence, Inc. File format N/A
Description FMO file is a DBASE IV Compiled Format developed by dataBased Intelligence, Inc.. Full format name of files that use FMO extension is DBASE IV Compiled Format. DBASE IV Compiled Format format was developed by dataBased Intelligence, Inc.. Files with FMO extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. FMO file format, along with 3591 other file formats, belongs to the Various Files category. The software recommended for managing FMO files is dBASE. dBASE software was developed by dataBased Intelligence, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about FMO files or the dBASE software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FMO files

Windows		 dBASE



Can't open a FMO 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.FMO”。

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 FMO extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FMO 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.