Varieties of XDB Files

Dominant XDB File Type

.XDB

File ID:	.xdb
Category:	Symantec Virus Database File

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

Organization:	Symantec Corporation
Class:	Data Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xdb

Software Programs That Open The Symantec Virus Database File:

Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 by Symantec Corporation

Windows

Additional XDB Files

.XDB

File ID:	.xdb
Category:	PowerDesigner Database Definition File

XDB file extension may refer to database file that contains information about the PowerDesigner Database file PDM. XDB file may be the default definition file that comes with PowerDesigner or a custom file which is created by the user. PowerDesigner database file requires this definition file to open correctly.

Organization:	Sybase, Inc
Class:	Database Files

Software Programs That Open PowerDesigner Database Definition File Files:

Sybase PowerDesigner by SAP

Compatible with:

Windows

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Troubleshoot XDB Files

Common XDB Opening Problems

Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 Disappeared

Double-clicking your XDB file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open XDB File". When this happens, it is commonly due to Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 missing in %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

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

Obsolete Version of Symantec EndPoint Protection 12

Sometimes your installed version of Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 won't support your Symantec Virus Database File file. Download the latest Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 version from the Symantec Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. 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 XDB file and clicking "Properties".

Regardless, most of the XDB file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 installed.

Other Causes of XDB File Opening Problems

Assuming you have the right Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening XDB files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening XDB files. Issues that aren't software-related:

• File references in the Windows Registry for XDB are wrong
• Accidental deletion of the description of the XDB file in the Windows registry
• Symantec EndPoint Protection 12 or another XDB application experienced a flawed installation
• XDB file corruption
• XDB file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your XDB file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Symantec Virus Database File file successfully