Kinds of JDB Files

Principal JDB Type

.JDB

Formatting:	.jdb
Group:	Symantec Endpoint Protection Update File

A file used by SEP (Symantec Endpoint Protection), an application for protecting computers against malware. It has the spyware and virus definition updates. Used for updating malware definitions when new spyware and viruses are discovered.

Developer:	Symantec Corporation
Class:	Data Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jdb

Software Programs That Open The Symantec Endpoint Protection Update File:

Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 by Symantec Corporation

Windows

Additional JDB Files

.JDB

Formatting:	.jdb
Group:	Siren Jukebox File

The file saves different data used for internal purposes of the Siren Jukebox; a program used for ripping CD audio, streaming Internet audio and videos, building and organizing media libraries.

Developer:	Sonic Foundry
Class:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Siren Jukebox File Files:

Siren Jukebox by Sonic Foundry

Compatible with:

Windows

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Sources of JDB Problems

Frequent JDB Opening Issues

Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 Removed

When trying to open your JDB file, you get the error "Can't Open JDB File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 for %%os%% installed. You won't be able to double-click to open your JDB because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens JDB files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Incorrect Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 Version

It is possible that your version of Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 isn't able to open your Symantec Endpoint Protection Update File file due to incompatibility. Installing the latest version of Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 from Symantec Corporation is recommended. Your Symantec Endpoint Protection Update File file was probably created by a newer release of Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: If you right-click on your JDB file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Conclusion: The majority of JDB file opening issues are due to not having the correct Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 version installed.

Other JDB File Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 will resolve your issue. If you are still having problems opening JDB files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for JDB
• Deletion of the JDB file description from the Registry by mistake
• Corrupt install of Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 or other JDB-related program
• Your JDB can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Past or present virus infection has affected your JDB
• Hardware associated with JDB has outdated drivers
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Symantec Endpoint Protection Update File file