.DSB (Dell DataSafe Backup File) - File Extension

What is a DSB file?

The DSB file is a backup file created by the Dell DataSafe Local Backup software, and it typically contains a copy of the data that was backed up by the application. Dell DataSafe Local Backup is a software application that allows users to create backups of their important data and store them on their local hard drive or an external storage device.

Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, users can create scheduled backups of their data, choose which files and folders to include in the backup, and specify the location where the backup will be stored. The software also allows users to restore their data from a backup in the event that their original data is lost or damaged.

In general, it’s a good idea to regularly create backups of important data in case of unforeseen events such as hardware failure, accidental deletion, or data corruption. Dell DataSafe Local Backup is one tool that can help users do this in a convenient and efficient manner.

How to open a DSB file

To open a DSB file, you will need to use the Dell DataSafe Local Backup application, which is included with certain Dell computers.

Here is how you can open a DSB file using the DataSafe Local Backup application:

1. Make sure that the DataSafe Local Backup application is installed on your computer. If it is not already installed, you can find it on the installation disc that came with your Dell computer, or you can download it from the Dell website.
2. Launch the DataSafe Local Backup application.
3. From the main menu, select the option to “Restore from a backup.”
4. Follow the prompts to select the DSB file that you want to open. The application will prompt you to choose the location of the DSB file and may ask you to select specific data to restore from the file.
5. Once you have selected the DSB file and the data that you want to restore, the DataSafe Local Backup application will extract the data from the DSB file and restore it to its original location on your computer.

It’s important to note that DSB files can only be opened with the DataSafe Local Backup application and cannot be accessed or opened with other software programs. If you do not have the DataSafe Local Backup application installed on your computer, you will not be able to open a DSB file.

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Both system files (like apps and drivers) and user files (like photos and documents) can be stored in a DSB file.

Keep in mind that a DSB file may be one of several files that make up the total backup. Dell DataSafe Local Backup uses a split-file backup method, which means that the backup is divided into smaller files (called “chunks”) and stored in multiple DSB files.

This allows the user to store large backups on smaller storage devices and also makes it easier to manage and restore the data from the backup.