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.149 — Microsoft Visual FoxPro Database

Microsoft · 1995

Developer
Microsoft
Category
Database
MIME Type
application/vnd.ms-foxpro
First Released
1995
Open Format
No
File Signature
Not consistently defined or widely documented for this specific extension; structure is determined by the Visual FoxPro environment.
At a Glance
.149
Microsoft Visual FoxPro Database

A database file format used by Microsoft Visual FoxPro for storing structured data and database objects.

Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Compression
Varies
Transparency
No
Editability
Low (requires VFP or specific tools)
Best for
Visual FoxPro database storage

Key Features

  • Stores structured data in tables.
  • Supports indexing for efficient data retrieval.
  • Integrates with Visual FoxPro's object-oriented programming model.
  • Can contain queries, views, and other database definitions.

Best For

  • Applications developed using Microsoft Visual FoxPro.
  • Managing structured data in a legacy environment.
  • Internal data storage for small to medium-sized applications built with VFP.

Less Ideal For

  • Modern web applications.
  • Cross-platform data sharing with non-Visual FoxPro systems.
  • New projects requiring active development and support.
  • Large-scale enterprise data management.

Common Use Cases

  • Storing business data for custom applications.
  • Managing customer records or inventory.
  • Backend data storage for legacy Visual FoxPro applications.
  • Data exchange within a Visual FoxPro environment.

How to Open It

  1. The primary way to open and work with .149 files is by using Microsoft Visual FoxPro. If you have it installed, you can typically open database tables or projects directly.
  2. For data extraction or migration, specialized database tools or custom scripts might be necessary, often requiring knowledge of the Visual FoxPro database structure.
  3. If you need to interact with these files without Visual FoxPro, consider using ODBC drivers designed for FoxPro databases, which can allow other applications to access the data.

What is a .149 file?

The .149 file extension is associated with Microsoft Visual FoxPro, a powerful object-oriented database management system. These files typically contain database tables, views, queries, or other database objects created by Visual FoxPro. While Visual FoxPro itself is no longer actively developed by Microsoft, its database files remain in use in some legacy systems and applications. They are primarily designed for use within the Visual FoxPro environment, storing structured data for business applications.

Programs That Open .149 Files

PlatformProgram
WindowsMicrosoft Visual FoxProPaidOfficial

How to Convert .149 Files

FormatMethod
.CSVMicrosoft Visual FoxPro, Database conversion tools
.SQLMicrosoft Visual FoxPro, Database conversion tools

Common Problems with .149 Files

⚠️ Cannot open .149 files without Visual FoxPro.
Use Microsoft Visual FoxPro or specialized database tools that can read FoxPro database structures. Consider converting the data to a more accessible format like CSV or SQL.
⚠️ Visual FoxPro is no longer supported by Microsoft.
For legacy systems, ensure you have the software and necessary licensing. For new projects, consider migrating data to a modern database system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Microsoft Visual FoxPro?▼

Microsoft Visual FoxPro was a data-centric, object-oriented programming language and database management system developed by Microsoft. It was popular for building database applications.

Are .149 files still widely used?▼

While Microsoft no longer develops Visual FoxPro, .149 files are still found in legacy applications. They are not common for new development.

Can I open a .149 file with Microsoft Access?▼

Directly opening .149 files in Microsoft Access is not supported. You would typically need to export the data from the .149 file into a format Access can understand, like CSV or a standard DBF.

Technical Details

.149 files are binary files that represent various components of a Visual FoxPro database. They can store data in a tabular format, similar to other database files, but are tightly integrated with the Visual FoxPro programming environment. The specific structure depends on whether the .149 file is a table, index, or another database object.

Did You Know?

Visual FoxPro was based on the xBase family of languages, which originated from dBase.
The .149 extension itself is not as common as other Visual FoxPro file types like .DBC (Database Container) or .DBF (Data File).

Security Information

.149 files are database files and do not typically pose a direct security risk on their own, unlike executable files. However, like any data file, they could potentially be part of a malicious operation if bundled with other components or if the data they contain is sensitive and accessed improperly.