The file extensions do not always match the file format. Double-clicking on the file with unknown extension can cause errors. Exact format knowledge solves file problems. Our analysis of DCB files: 45% of DCB files start with 0B 00 10 00 04 00 00 00 bytes. These binary files lack words or text. Typical file size is 54 KB.
The DCB file contains control block data for Concordance software. Database file. How to open: Learn what a DCB file is and how to open or convert it. View programs opening them.
A Concordance database has several files. The DCB file stores data structure while other files store records, indexes, etc. Opening the DCB locates and loads other files automatically. DCB stands for “data control block” describing its function to control data structure.
The DCB extension indicates the program to open the file. Different programs use DCB files for different data types. We list programs known to open DCB files as users suggest them daily.
When Windows does not recognize the file extension, an error occurs. DCB files relate to Concordance Discovery software by LexisNexis. The DCB file contains control block data. DCB files occur in Windows and are handled by Concordance. The data saves in a database format. Other file types also use the DCB extension, possibly unsupported.