Opening a DBG File

The DBG file type is primarily associated with Visual C++.

DBG	File extension: DBG
	File type:	Log file

What is a DBG file?

DBG files mostly belong to Visual C++ by Microsoft. DBG is the file extension for a Visual FoxPro debugger configuration file. Visual FoxPro is a procedural programming environment developed by Microsoft. It has object-oriented programming (OOP) features and a built-in relational database engine. It utilises the Visual FoxPro (VFP) programming language that was initially a member of the xBase class of languages. The syntax of these languages is based on the dBase programming language. Visual FoxPro is integrated with its own relational database engine, which allows it to support SQL query and data manipulation. This enables users to build database applications for desktop, web and client/server deployments without the need of an additional general-purpose programming environment. DBG files are used to store symbols for debugging Visual FoxPro database applications. These debug symbols enable the debugger in Visual FoxPro to check the source code of a binary to troubleshoot issues.

How can I open a DBG file?

You need a suitable software like Visual C++ to open a DBG file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your DBG file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DBG file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert DBG files:

Visual C++ by Microsoft
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. DBG files are often referred to as Visual C++ settings because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Alpine Linux (Log file) by Alpine Linux Development Team
Alpine Linux is a smaller and simpler but secure version of the Linux operating system developed by Alpine Linux Development Team. The program's debug logs are saved in DBG file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Alpine Linux on Wikipedia, Alpine Linux on DIstroWatch, Alpine Linux on YouTube
Android (Log file) by Google
Android is an operating system developed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices by Google. Built on many open-source software and a modified version of the Linux kernel, Android store debug info in a DBG file extension. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Android on Wikipedia, Android repository, Android on YouTube
ArcView (Log file) by ESRI
ArcView is a geographic information system GIS software developed by Esri as an entry-level licensing level of it's ArcGIS for 2D/3D cartography and visualization. ArcView problem debug log file is stored in DBG format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: ArcView on Wikipedia, ArcView on sciencedirect, ArcView on YouTube
ATMdesk by ATMdesk
ATMdesk is a diagnostics tool developed by ATMdesk for detailed analysis of ATMs. Related links: ATMdesk user manual, ATMdesk download, ATMdesk on YouTube
Borland C++ (Log file) by Borland
Borland C++ is a proprietary Integrated Development Environment IDE for Windows and MS-DOS developed by Borland, which is now owned by Micro Focus. The program is used for compiling and debugging C and C++ codes. Borland C++ is associated with DBG files for keeping debug information. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Borland C++ on Wikipedia, Borland C++ on Developer Insider, Borland C++ on YouTube
Debugger Script Watcom Debugger
FM Server (Configuration file) by Claris
FM Server is a cross-platform relational database developed by Claris for hosting sharable applications on the web. The DBG files contain FM Server's symbols for debugging database applications. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: FM Server on YouTube, FM Server on Wikipedia, FM Server on Productive Computing University
FortiAuthenticator (Log file) by Fortinet
FortiAuthenticator is a user identity management tool developed by Fortinet for identifying users and enforcing identity-driven access policy in a Fortinet-enabled enterprise network. The program stores debug report files in DBG extension. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: FortiAuthenticator on YouTube, FortiAuthenticator on avfirewalls, FortiAuthenticator on centreon
HWiNFO (Log file) by HWiNFO
HWiNFO is a Windows-based hardware information and diagnostic software from HWiNFO that provides in-depth information and real-time monitoring of hardware components. The program stores its debug file in DBG format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: HWiNFO on uptodown, HWiNFO on techspot, HWiNFO on YouTube
IObit Uninstaller (Log file) by IObit
IObit Uninstaller is a free Windows-based utility software developed by IObit for managing and removing installed programs. IObit Uninstaller store debug logs in DBG file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Iobit Uninstaller on YouTube, Iobit Uninstaller on filehorse, Iobit Uninstaller on Majorgeeks
Nessus (Log file) by Tenable
Nessus is a remote security scanning tool from Tenable. The program raises an alert once it discovers any vulnerabilities that could provide unauthorized control or access to sensitive information. Nessus stores it's debug logging report in a DBG file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Nessus on Wikipedia, Nessus on YouTube, Nessus on CMU
Oracle (Log file) by Oracle
Oracle is a database management system from Oracle for grid computing, organizing, storing, and retrieving data. Oracle stores it's debug logs in DBG file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Oracle Database on Wikipedia, Oracle Database on GitHub, Oracle Database on YouTube
SBC SWe (Log file) by Ribbon Communications
SBC SWe is a virtualization software from Ribbon for real-time communications. It can be deployed on almost any environment and provides secure signaling, calls encryption, and maintains privacy. SBC SWe event log file is saved in DBG format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: SBC SWe on AWS, SBC SWe on YouTube, SBC SWe on Microsoft
SonicOS (Log file) by SonicWall
SonicOS is an operating system developed by SonicWalls for its network security appliances. The program stores its debug logs in DBG file format. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: SonicOS on YouTube, SonicOS on firewalls, SonicOS on SonicGuard
x64dbg (Configuration file) by x64dbg
x64dbg is a free and open-source debugger developed by x64dbg for debugging Windows x64 and x32 applications. The DBG files contain the program's symbols for debugging database applications. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: x64dbg on Github, x64dbg on Sourceforge, x64dbg on Twitter

DBG format details:

The file format determines how the data is stored in the file. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Our examination of the DBG files comes to the following conclusion:

The DBG extension is quite commonly used. The file itself covers a large number of different file formats. The following file formats are most commonly found in DBG files:

10% of all DBG files start with the bytes 36 91 4A 05 crucial for this file format. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. The files are often between 960 KB and 9 MB in size. The file type is a fairly new file format. Such DBG files store data about debug, ruckus and unleashed.
10% of all DBG files use the same file format, which have the signature 95 5F 2B 55 75 6F. These files contain neither text nor words, but only data. DBG files can be up to 7 MB in size, but are often around 80 KB - 2 MB. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. _+Uuo and CT65hl. The file name db.fatal.01.HW_Reboot.dbg or db.fatal.01.NE.dbg is characteristic of these files. Files like these have the following tags: fatal and reboot.

All other DBG files (80%) have no consistent format, frequently e.g. Microsoft separate Debug format, GZIP, ELF, config, ZIP, Salted, ZySH, HWiNFO, FAC, Sonus and Session. These files are often connected to runtime, auth, diag, zysh, system, garminos, ainfo or trace. Just click the "Choose your .dbg file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your DBG file is.

Technical Data for DBG File Extension

File classification:

Settings

Related files:

zz_internal, dblg, dmp, supercam, bdg, zip, txt, log, dbf, apr, db0, bin, dbc, ibd, z01, exe, pdb, dsw, vcw

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: CodeWarrior_dbg
EXEFile: E:\CodeWarrior\bin\IDE.EXE %1

a dbg Log file is a special file format by Microsoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DBG files

Associate the DBG file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open log files. Because only the current version supports the latest DBG file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft manufacturer website after an available Visual C++ update.
To make sure that your DBG file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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