BDB File Complications
Typical BDB Opening Challenges
Microsoft Access Not Present
When you double-click your BDB file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Access for %%os%% installed. Your operating system cannot associate your BDB with Microsoft Access, so double-clicking the file won't work.
Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your BDB, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").
Wrong Version of Microsoft Access is Installed
Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Access won't support your Microsoft Works Database Backup File file. Download the latest Microsoft Access version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Your Microsoft Works Database Backup File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Access than what's currently installed your computer.
Tip: Investigate your BDB file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.
Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Access version on your computer can cause problems opening BDB files.
More Causes of Problems Opening BDBs
Although you might already have Microsoft Access or another BDB-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Microsoft Works Database Backup File files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening BDB files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):
- File references in the Windows Registry for BDB are wrong
- Mistaken removal of the Windows registry BDB description
- Corrupt install of Microsoft Access or other BDB-related program
- Something has caused file corruption of your BDB
- Malware-tainted BDB file can't be opened
- Device drivers of the hardware associated with your BDB file are corrupt or out-of-date
- Windows has inadequate resources to open your Microsoft Works Database Backup File file
Quiz: Which file extension is an archive file?
That's Correct!
A SIT file was created by Smith Micro Systems for use with the Macintosh operating system. Now, it is considered "cross-platform", working on multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Android, iOS, and others.
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A SIT file was created by Smith Micro Systems for use with the Macintosh operating system. Now, it is considered "cross-platform", working on multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Android, iOS, and others.