Basic information about FOX file

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

There are 4 file types using the FOX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the FOX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support FOX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the FOX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the FOX file?
  • How to open a FOX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a FOX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a FOX file?
  • How to convert FOX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to FOX file format?


1.Detail information about FOX file extension: FoxPro Executable File

File type FoxPro Executable File Category Executable Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FOX file is a FoxPro Executable File. The fox file extension is associated with the FoxPro (also known as FoxBase) a relational database management software and programming language developed by Microsoft.

The fox file stores executable for app written with FoxPro.

This fox file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FOX files

Windows		 FoxPro
Visual FoxPro


2.Detail information about FOX file extension: Furcadia Art File

File type Furcadia Art File Category Game Files
Developer Furcadia File format Binary
Description FOX file is a Furcadia Art File developed by Furcadia.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FOX files

Windows		 Furcadia


3.Detail information about FOX file extension: InfoZoom Data File

File type InfoZoom Data File Category Data Files
Developer humanIT File format N/A
Description FOX file is a InfoZoom Data File developed by humanIT.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FOX files

Windows		 humanIT InfoZoom


4.Detail information about FOX file extension: Fox VB File

File type Fox VB File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FOX file is a Fox VB File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FOX files



Can't open a FOX 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.FOX”。

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 FOX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FOX 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.