File extension DB4
| File type | Paychex Payroll Database |
| Developer | Elevate Software, Inc. |
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What is a DB4 file?
DB4 is the extension given to files used by Paychex Payroll. It is a software from Paychex, which specializes in IT solutions related to human resources, payroll, insurance, human resources and activities in this area on the basis of outsourcing.
DB4 are files used by Payroll to store databases. These databases were supported by a database engine called DBISAM built into the application. Currently, the DB4 format is rarely used and is considered obsolete. This solution has been replaced by more modern tools.
Program(s) that can open the .DB4 file
How to open DB4 files
If you cannot open the DB4 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 DB4 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 DB4 file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the DB4 format files
The inability to open and operate the DB4 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 Paychex Payroll Database file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a DB4 file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the DB4 file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the DB4 from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the DB4 format
- The DB4 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 DB4 file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a DB4 file are out of date.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 DB4 file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the DB4 file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the DB4 file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 06/17/2022
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.DB4) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected DB4 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 DB4 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. DB4) 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.