DB.CRYPT5 File Extension

What is DB.CRYPT5 file?

DB.CRYPT5 is a file extension commonly associated with WhatsApp Messenger Encrypted Message Database Backup Format files. DB.CRYPT5 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on system platform. DB.CRYPT5 file belongs to the Encoded Files category just like 236 other filename extensions listed in our database. WhatsApp Viewer supports DB.CRYPT5 files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 8 other tools may also be used. On the official website of andreas-mausch developer not only will you find detailed information about theWhatsApp Viewer software, but also about DB.CRYPT5 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support DB.CRYPT5 file extension

Files with DB.CRYPT5 extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

Updated: 01/02/2021

How to open file with DB.CRYPT5 extension?

Being unable to open files with DB.CRYPT5 extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with DB.CRYPT5 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install WhatsApp Viewer software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports DB.CRYPT5 files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing WhatsApp Viewer or different compatible program, such as WhatsApp for iPhone, WhatsApp for Symbian, WhatsApp for Blackberry. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit WhatsApp Viewer website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update WhatsApp Viewer to the latest version

If you already have WhatsApp Viewer installed on your systems and DB.CRYPT5 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why DB.CRYPT5 files are not compatible with WhatsApp Viewer. The latest version of WhatsApp Viewer should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open DB.CRYPT5 files to WhatsApp Viewer

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate DB.CRYPT5 files with latest version of WhatsApp Viewer you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the DB.CRYPT5 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where WhatsApp Viewer is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open DB.CRYPT5 files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected DB.CRYPT5 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with DB.CRYPT5 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the DB.CRYPT5 file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the DB.CRYPT5 file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the DB.CRYPT5 in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the DB.CRYPT5 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the DB.CRYPT5 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with DB.CRYPT5 extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the DB.CRYPT5 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with DB.CRYPT5 extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the WhatsApp Messenger Encrypted Message Database Backup Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run WhatsApp Viewer

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with DB.CRYPT5 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with WhatsApp Messenger Encrypted Message Database Backup Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the DB.CRYPT5 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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