| File Type 1 |
Database File (Most common) |
| File Format |
File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Generic database file that stores information in a structured format; might be created by a number of different database programs; may also be imported by multiple database programs. |
| Program(s) that open db files |
Windows: Microsoft Access; Corel Paradox; Synopsys Design Compiler |
| File Type 2 |
Windows Thumbnail Cache |
| File Format |
Standard File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Cache of thumbnail images that represent larger images in a Windows folder; stores small versions of images stored in a folder for quicker browsing; typically not seen unless the "Show invisible files" option is checked within the Windows view options.
Windows Thumbnail Cache files are named "Thumbs.db" by default; for more information about Windows Thumbs.db files, including how to prevent them from being created, follow these instructions. |
| Program(s) that open db files |
Windows: Microsoft Windows Explorer |
| File Type 3 |
X-Ray Engine Database |
| File Format |
Standard File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Database containing objects and other information used in games developed with the X-Ray Engine; used by S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, and other GSC Game World games; similar to .GCF files used by Valve-based games.
NOTE: X-Ray Engine Database files may also use the extensions ".db0," ".db1," ".db2," ".dba," ".dbb," ".dbc," etc. |
| Program(s) that open db files |
Windows: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Data Unpacker |
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