File Extension Database

Open DBX File

DBX file extension is most commonly associated with a Microsoft Outlook Express E-Mail folder. The DBX file extension is also used by tables stored within Microsoft Visual FoxPro databases. Though not as common, the DBX file extension is also used by several applications as a generic database index file.

E-Mails are usually stored within a series of folders by a mail client. Typical folders include the Inbox, which is where E-Mails to the user reside, a Sent Items folder, where a copy of E-Mails sent by the user are kept, and Junk E-Mail, which is where items flagged as spam by an anti virus application or the mail client itself are stored. There may also be a Deleted Items folder where E-Mail marked for deletion is stored, as well as user-defined folders which are often used to categories E-Mail. Microsoft Outlook Express stores each of these folders and all mail within them in individual DBX files. To create a backup, the DBX files can simply be copied to an alternate location, and in the event of data loss or corruption of the original, can simply be restored to the original location or imported using a compatible E-Mail client.

DBX files may also relate to Microsoft FoxPro database tables. DBX files of this type are used to define field names, data types and validation.

DBX files which store E-Mail folder data can be opened using Microsoft Outlook Express 5 or above, or imported into a compatible E-Mail client such as Microsoft Outlook. Alternatively, the contents of a DBX file can be extracted using an application such as DBXtract, which may also allow the recovery of E-Mail in the event of corruption. You can only open DBX files produced by FoxPro in an appropriate version of the software. YOu should not open DBX files using a text editor as they do not contain human-readable information, and any changes made could result in corruption and render them unusable.

Frequently associated Windows objects:

DWGTrueViewDatabaseExtensionFile

How Can I Open DBX File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DBX file is to find a DBX file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DBX file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open DBX file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as DBX file opener then try to search online for "DBX viewer", "application to open DBX file" or "open DBX file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DBX file

How Can I Open DBX File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DBX file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DBX file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with DBX file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DBX file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DBX file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DBX file then try to search for "DBX viewer", "application to open DBX file" or "read DBX file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DBX file

How Can I Open DBX File on Android

If you downloaded a DBX file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded DBX file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "DBX".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "DBX viewer", "DBX file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open DBX File on iPhone or iPad

To open DBX File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the DBX file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "DBX". This way you can find apps which can open DBX files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "DBX viewer" or "DBX file" online in your favorite search engine.

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