LBO File Extension

What is LBO file?

Full format name of files that use LBO extension is DBASE IV Compiled Label. DBASE IV Compiled Label specification was created by dataBased Intelligence, Inc.. LBO file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with LBO extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. dBASE is by far the most used program for working with LBO files. On the official website of dataBased Intelligence, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about thedBASE software, but also about LBO and other supported file formats.

Programs which support LBO file extension

The following listing features LBO-compatible programs. Files with LBO 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.

How to open file with LBO extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening LBO files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to DBASE IV Compiled Label files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install dBASE

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening LBO files is that no program that can handle LBO files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download dBASE and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading dBASE installed is by going to developer’s website (dataBased Intelligence, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of dBASE and update if needed

You still cannot access LBO files although dBASE is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why LBO files are not compatible with dBASE. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using dBASE.

Step 3. Assign dBASE to LBO files

After installing dBASE (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open LBO files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the LBO with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where dBASE is installed, check the Always use this app to open LBO files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with LBO extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with LBO extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the LBO is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the LBO file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The LBO may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the LBO file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. LBO file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

Did you receive the LBO file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with LBO extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

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

If the systems has insufficient resources to open LBO files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with DBASE IV Compiled Label files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle LBO files.

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