What is the VDB File Extension?

Written by:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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VDB File Summary

The VDB File Extension has one primary file type, Symantec Virus Database File format, and can be opened with Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 released by Symantec Corporation. The majority of VDB files are considered Data Files.

File Extension VDB files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

To learn more about VDB files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening VDB files.

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Kinds of VDB Files


Primary VDB File Association

.VDB
File Ext:.vdb
Classification:Symantec Virus Database File

VDB stands for Virus DataBase.The VDB file is a virus database file used by Symantec AntiVirus.The VDB file contains virus definition updates.The VDB file is used to distribute virus definitions from an AntiVirus server to clients when new viruses are discovered.

Organization: Symantec Corporation
Kind:Data Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.vdb

Software Programs That Open The Symantec Virus Database File:


Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 by Symantec Corporation

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VDB Usage


Browser Rankings

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


VDB File Complications


Common Problems Opening VDB Files

Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 Removed

Double-clicking your VDB file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open VDB File". Usually, this is because you do not have Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 for %%os%% installed. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the VDB file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


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


Incorrect Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 Version

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Symantec Virus Database File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This issue mainly occurs when your Symantec Virus Database File file was created by a newer version of Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 than you have on your PC.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your VDB file and clicking "Properties".


Primarily, problems experienced when opening VDB files are due to having the incorrect version of Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 installed on your computer.


Additional VDB Opening Issues

Errors opening Symantec Virus Database File files can still occur even with the latest Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 software installed on your computer. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening VDBs. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • VDB file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Deletion of the VDB file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Defective install of a VDB program, such as Symantec EndPoint Protection 12
  • Something has caused file corruption of your VDB
  • Your VDB has adversely impacted by malware
  • Hardware related to VDBs has device driver corruption
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Symantec Virus Database File files

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