Varieties of WDB Files

Principal WDB Type

.WDB

File Format:	.wdb
Group:	Microsoft Works Database

WDB file extension refers to a database file created by a program called Microsoft Works Database. WDB file is similar to the active database MDB file. But, WDB file has more limitations as it can not be opened using MS Access due to its proprietary data format.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
Group:	Database Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wdb

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Works Database:

LibreOffice by The Document Foundation

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Linux

Microsoft Works by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

CodeAlchemists Works Database Converter by Duncan Jauncey

Windows

More WDB Files

.WDB

File Format:	.wdb
Group:	Blizzard World Of Warcraft Database File

The WDB file extension is a game file type that is associated with the Blizzard World of Warcraft. Blizzard World of Warcraftis a multiplayer role-playing game. The WDB file downloads the data of the game from the game server. Some data info about creatures, non-player characters (NPCs), items, and quests can be stored in the WDB file. It also can download and cache the game content.

Company:	Blizzard Entertainment Inc.
Group:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Blizzard World Of Warcraft Database File Files:

World of Warcraft by Blizzard Entertainment Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

OS X El Capitan

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WDB File Complications

Frequent WDB Opening Issues

LibreOffice Not Present

If you attempt to load your WDB file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open WDB Files". Usually, this is because you do not have LibreOffice for %%os%% installed. 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: Another WDB-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Wrong Version of LibreOffice is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Microsoft Works Database file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Download the latest LibreOffice version from the The Document Foundation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. The primary cause of this problem is that your Microsoft Works Database file was created by a different (newer) version of LibreOffice than what's installed.

Tip: Right-clicking on your WDB, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Summary: Not having the right LibreOffice version on your computer can cause problems opening WDB files.

Other WDB File Opening Causes

Assuming you have the right LibreOffice version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening WDB files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading WDB files, other external issues might be to blame. Problems unrelated to software:

• File references in the Windows Registry for WDB are wrong
• The WDB file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the WDB format
• WDB file corruption
• Past or present virus infection has affected your WDB
• WDB-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Microsoft Works Database file successfully