File extension IB
| File type | InterBase Database Format |
| Developer | Embarcadero Technologies |
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What is a IB file?
File with an .IB extension contains a database stored in a structured way with records gathered in tables. Database files are used in the client-server relation and they enable sharing data in a way fully compliant with the SQL language.
The IB format is native to InterBase applications developed by Borland and their source code has been released and on its basis different systems were created. The InterBase database managing system is used to create, in-built into an application, client-server databases – on the client’s side, only a small library is required, which is available on different platforms.
Program(s) that can open the .IB file
Windows
How to open IB files
If you cannot open the IB file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports IB among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the IB file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the IB format files
The inability to open and operate the IB file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the InterBase Database Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a IB file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the IB file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the IB from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the IB format
- The IB file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the IB file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a IB file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the IB file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the IB file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the IB file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Similar extensions
| .abs | Absolute Database Single-file Database Format |
| .accdb | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Database Format |
| .accdc | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Digitally Signed Database Format |
| .accde | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Compiled Execute Only Format |
| .accdr | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Runtime Mode Database Format |
| .accdt | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Database Template Format |
| .accdw | Microsoft Access Link Format |
| .accft | Microsoft Access Template Format |
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.IB) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected IB file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the IB file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. IB) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.