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TCGB File Extension

The Complete Genealogy Builder Data Format

What is TCGB file?

TCGB is a file extension commonly associated with The Complete Genealogy Builder Data Format files. TCGB file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. TCGB file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing TCGB files is The Complete Genealogy Builder.

Programs which support TCGB file extension

The following listing features TCGB-compatible programs. Files with TCGB suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Programs that support TCGB file

Updated: 07/08/2020

How to open file with TCGB extension?

Problems with accessing TCGB may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with TCGB extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the The Complete Genealogy Builder

Install software to open TCGB file The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening TCGB files is that no program that can handle TCGB files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install The Complete Genealogy Builder. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading The Complete Genealogy Builder installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of The Complete Genealogy Builder

Update software that support file extension TCGBIf the problems with opening TCGB files still occur even after installing The Complete Genealogy Builder, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of The Complete Genealogy Builder is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that The Complete Genealogy Builder cannot handle files with TCGB may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of The Complete Genealogy Builder should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate The Complete Genealogy Builder Data Format files with The Complete Genealogy Builder

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

Associate software with TCGB file on Windows

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

  • Right-click the TCGB file and choose Open with option
  • Select Choose another app → More apps
  • The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where The Complete Genealogy Builder is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open TCGB files and clicking OK.
Associate software with TCGB file on Mac

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

  • From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with TCGB extension, select Information
  • Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
  • Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
  • Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with TCGB extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the TCGB is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the TCGB file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

Check TCGB file for viruses
1. Check the TCGB file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the TCGB is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the TCGB file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the TCGB file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the TCGB file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with TCGB extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the The Complete Genealogy Builder Data Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open The Complete Genealogy Builder

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support TCGB files. Close all running programs and try opening the TCGB file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with The Complete Genealogy Builder Data Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with TCGB files affecting older versions of given software.

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