File extension WDB
| File type | Microsoft Works Database Format |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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What is a WDB file?
File with a WDB extension contains a simple relational database stored in proprietary format of Microsoft Works. Because MS Works software was supported as a simplified office suite only until the year 2010 and then substituted by simple version of MS Office 2010 starter, WDB file read can be difficult.
WDB files are similar to MS Access files – MDB, however, they can be opened in this format only after exporting it to DBF format of MS Works. Some of WDB files can be imported to Excel or to MS Works format. Some WDB files can be imported to Excel or SCV file format using the Works Database Converter tool, however, it does not guarantee correctness and coherence of data within the database.
Program(s) that can open the .WDB file
How to open WDB files
If you cannot open the WDB file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports WDB among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the WDB file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the WDB format files
The inability to open and operate the WDB file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Microsoft Works Database Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a WDB file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the WDB file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the WDB from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the WDB format
- The WDB file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the WDB file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a WDB file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the WDB file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the WDB file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the WDB file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Similar extensions
| .abs | Absolute Database Single-file Database Format |
| .accdb | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Database Format |
| .accdc | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Digitally Signed Database Format |
| .accde | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Compiled Execute Only Format |
| .accdr | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Runtime Mode Database Format |
| .accdt | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Database Template Format |
| .accdw | Microsoft Access Link Format |
| .accft | Microsoft Access Template Format |
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.WDB) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected WDB file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the WDB file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. WDB) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.