Kinds of OBD Files

Main OBD Affiliation

.OBD

Extension:	.obd
Group:	Office Binder Document

Document file created by Office Blinder, a utility used to link common Microsoft document file types together and was a part of older versions of Microsoft Office (not included in the newer versions). This format is obsolete and no longer supported.

Organization:	Microsoft Corporation
Class:	Data Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.obd

Software Programs That Open The Office Binder Document:

Microsoft Office by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening OBD Files

Frequent OBD Opening Issues

Microsoft Office is Not Installed

When trying to open your OBD file, you get the error "Can't Open OBD File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft Office isn't installed on your PC. The typical path of opening your OBD with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

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

Incorrect Microsoft Office Version

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Office installed that's incompatible with your Office Binder Document type. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Office installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

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

Conclusion: The majority of OBD file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Office version installed.

Other OBD File Issues

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Office installed, you can still experience difficulties opening OBDs. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening OBD files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Windows Registry OBD file paths that are incorrect
• The OBD file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the OBD format
• Your OBD can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Past or present virus infection has affected your OBD
• Drivers associated with OBD software need to be updated
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Office Binder Document file