Database Files

Open WDB File

WDB files are database files used by Microsoft Works Database program and they are similar to Microsoft Access database files (MDB). Microsoft Works is a cheaper alternative to Microsoft Office that is limited in features in functionality. It is a proprietary format that cannot be opened by Access although sometimes it can be changed to CSV format or an Excel spreadsheet.

Open WDB File on Windows OS

Look for an WDB file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open WDB file
If you have a program which can open WDB file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the WDB file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “WDB wiki”, “how to open WDB file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the WDB file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open WDB file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open WDB file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open WDB file.

Open USR File

USR files are commonly associated with the FileMaker database software. These are database files that the program uses to store the required information in. It is used for moving data, creating custom reports and storing the results of data analysis. It is complex format that can be exported in to a lot of other formats with the Pro version of the application.

Open USR File on Windows OS

Look for an USR file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open USR file
If you have a program which can open USR file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the USR file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “USR wiki”, “how to open USR file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the USR file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open USR file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open USR file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open USR file.

Open PST File

PST is a data storage format that is used by Microsoft Outlook mail client to store the personal information that is shared between Exchange and itself. These files may include email folders, contact names, email IDs, addresses, etc. PST files have a limit of 2GB and tend to Outlook down when reaching that limit.

Open PST File on Windows OS

Look for an PST file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open PST file
If you have a program which can open PST file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the PST file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “PST wiki”, “how to open PST file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the PST file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open PST file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open PST file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open PST file.

Open MDB File

MDB files are databases used by Microsoft Access Database management system. These files contain database structure with its tables and fields along with database entries. It also contains queries, report, security settings and data entry forms. Access is only available on Windows.

Open MDB File on Windows OS

Look for an MDB file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open MDB file
If you have a program which can open MDB file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the MDB file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “MDB wiki”, “how to open MDB file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the MDB file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open MDB file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open MDB file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open MDB file.

Open LDB File

LDB files are used by Microsoft Access to lock databases to one user at a time so that multiple users can\”t make changes to the same database at the same time. These files are automatically created and deleted with the loading and quitting of Access. LDB files are also used by Rockstar Games to keep level data for the popular games Max Payne and Fall of Max Payne. These can be created and edited using the MaxEd editor.

Open LDB File on Windows OS

Look for an LDB file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open LDB file
If you have a program which can open LDB file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the LDB file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “LDB wiki”, “how to open LDB file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the LDB file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open LDB file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open LDB file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open LDB file.

Open LBL File

LBL files are usually dBASE label files that contain a formatted design for creating labels. These files can also be used to generate a Crystal Report RPL file. LBL files are also used by the NiceLabel as a template file format and might contain layout, graphics, color, text, etc.

Open LBL File on Windows OS

Look for an LBL file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open LBL file
If you have a program which can open LBL file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the LBL file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “LBL wiki”, “how to open LBL file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the LBL file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open LBL file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open LBL file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open LBL file.

Open IPD File

IPD files are primarily associated with RIM\”s (Research In Motion) BlackBerry devices. These are backup files that are created when BlackBerry devices sync data with PCs. It is a database format that stores all the information on the phone including contacts and emails. It is used for restoring data if the device software fails.

Open IPD File on Windows OS

Look for an IPD file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open IPD file
If you have a program which can open IPD file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the IPD file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “IPD wiki”, “how to open IPD file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the IPD file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open IPD file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open IPD file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open IPD file.

Open ID File

ID most probably refers to file extension ID.

There are several uses of file extension ID. These include:

Domino Server
Lotus Notes ID file
DVD or CD Disk Identification Files
AOL Instant Messenger Buddy identification file.

In case of DVD or CD Disk Identification File the information contained in a file with ID extension is just a textual information which could be used to identify specific disk in a library of disks. For example, if one application is distributed on multiple disks then each of the disks in the distribution package will have an ID file with information about disk number or another useful information identifying the disk.

If you think ID file was created by Domino Server or Lotus Notes make sure that you have one of these applications installed before opening the file. If you don’t have them then you probably won’t be able to open ID file since information contained there could be only interpreted by corresponding applications.

If ID file was created by AOL Instant Messenger and you think it is used as Buddy identification file then the easiest way to open it is to try renaming it by changing its extension to JPG or PNG. This could enable you to open it in image viewer application. Alternatively you can try open such ID file using any graphics editing application. Many such applications automatically determine what type of image you’re opening.

If you think that your file with ID is not created by any of the applications above then you can try opening it using applications typically used to view textual or binary files and see if you can infer some useful information from there.

For more information on how to open files which were created by unknown application please refer to our Knowledge Base.

Open ID File on Windows OS

Look for an ID file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open ID file
If you have a program which can open ID file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the ID file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “ID wiki”, “how to open ID file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the ID file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open ID file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open ID file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open ID file.

Open GDB File

GDB files are database files that have been generated by InterBase database file. InterBase is a software developed by Borland and these files have now been replaced by IB files as of InterBase 7.0. If the file was created with 6.5 or earlier versions then it will have a 2GB upper limit.

Open GDB File on Windows OS

Look for an GDB file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open GDB file
If you have a program which can open GDB file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the GDB file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “GDB wiki”, “how to open GDB file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the GDB file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open GDB file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open GDB file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open GDB file.

Open FRM File

FRM files can refer to MySQL files that contain formatting information or structure data for a database. FRM files are also created by various programs to store forms. FRM is also a data format used by real estate agents for storing and printing contact information. FRM files in the Microsoft Visual Basic context store text information for a corresponding VB form. Also, Corel Painter uses FRM files to store frame stacks.

Open FRM File on Windows OS

Look for an FRM file you need to open in Windows Explorer and double-click on it
If the file doesn’t open automatically and you see a “Windows can’t open a file” message then you should search for a program which can open FRM file
If you have a program which can open FRM file installed on your computer then launch that program and select “File” and then “Open” or similar options from its menu to open the FRM file
If you don’t have the program installed then you need to try searching for “FRM wiki”, “how to open FRM file” in the search engine.
Once you find the application, install it on your computer
After the program is installed double-click on the FRM file to open it

File extensions are used by Windows operating system to specify what kind of information is stored in the file. Every file in Windows OS needs to have file extension and file extensions are used by Windows to determine which application it should use to open the file. Every application installed on Windows OS places information about which extensions it could open into the Windows registry and Windows uses this information to determine which application it should launch when user double-clicks on the file. If application which can open FRM file is not installed, then Windows will show ‘Windows can’t open FRM file’ message and buttons to either select an application on the computer which can open the file or to search the web for the application which can open FRM file.