File Extension Database

Open FCB File

FCB extension files are used as File control block which is the method used in Microsoft's MS-DOS operating system to keep information in memory of an open file before directories existed.

More about File Control Block

The File control block (FCB) is an internal file control structure used in Microsoft's MS-DOS operating system to maintain basic information about a file in memory.

This contains information about drive name, file name, file type, among other information, that is required by the system when a file is accessed or created.

This information is usually stored in secondary memory and is passed to primary memory when the file is opened.

The FCB can be multiple blocks on the disk: for example, if the pointers to the data blocks require more space than they can hold in a single block on the disk.

The FCB file also contains flags and fields that indicate whether the file is open, closed, in the process of being deleted, among others.

This provides the ability to protect the system from potentially disastrous situations, such as a file being deleted while another process is using it.

The composition of an FCB file differs between operating systems, however, most FCBs include the following parts:

File Name
Location of the file in secondary storage
File size
Date and time or the creation or last access of a file

Software to open and work with a FCB file

MS-DOS

How Can I Open FCB File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open FCB file is to find a FCB file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FCB 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 FCB 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 FCB file opener then try to search online for "FCB viewer", "application to open FCB file" or "open FCB file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open FCB file

How Can I Open FCB File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a FCB file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FCB 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 FCB file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as FCB file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open FCB file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open FCB file then try to search for "FCB viewer", "application to open FCB file" or "read FCB file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read FCB file

How Can I Open FCB File on Android

If you downloaded a FCB 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 FCB 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 "FCB".
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 "FCB viewer", "FCB 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 FCB File on iPhone or iPad

To open FCB 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 FCB 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 "FCB". This way you can find apps which can open FCB 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 "FCB viewer" or "FCB file" online in your favorite search engine.

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