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CDB File Description

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CDB File Summary

File Extension CDB has ten unique file types (with the primary being the Symbian Phonebook Database format) and is mostly associated with Nokia PC Suite (Nokia) and eleven other software programs. The majority of CDB files are considered Database Files, but they can also be Backup Files or Encrypted Files.

The CDB File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Windows Phone operating systems. They are supported 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.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about CDB files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your CDB file.

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Prevalence
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File Status

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2018

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Sorts of CDB Files

  10 known file types use this extension

Chief CDB Description

.CDB
File ID:.cdb
File Type:Symbian Phonebook Database

A CDB file is a database file created by mobile devices running the Symbian OS. One such example is Nokia phones. It contains contact names, phone numbers, and addresses. CDB files are often used to create a backup and synchronize a Symbian device to the computer.

Company: Nokia
Kind:Database Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cdb

Software Programs That Open The Symbian Phonebook Database:


Nokia PC Suite by Nokia

Windows
Mac

Nokisoft Noki by NokiSoft

Windows

Other CDB Descriptions

.CDB
File ID:.cdb
File Type:CardScan Contacts Database

A CDB file is a database file created by CardScan, a business card scanner and content management software. It contains contact information stored in a proprietary format. CDB files can also be exported to various programs like Microsoft Outlook, iPhones, Blackberry handhelds, Windows mobile devices, and many other devices.

Company: DYMO
Kind:Database Files

Software Programs That Open CardScan Contacts Database Files:


CardScan by DYMO

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
.CDB
File ID:.cdb
File Type:Pocket Access Database

The CDB file extension was once used for the databases of Pocket Access, a version of Microsoft Access for Windows mobile. The CDB file contains database created and saved in Pocket Access but the software has now been discontinued.

Company: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:Database Files

Software Programs That Open Pocket Access Database Files:


Microsoft ActiveSync by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Windows Mobile by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows Phone
.CDB
File ID:.cdb
File Type:Borland Turbo C Main Database File

CDB files are related to applications and IDEs like Turbo C. It stores main database files but Turbo C has now been discontinued and replaced by C++ Builder.

Company: Borland
Kind:Database Files

Software Programs That Open Borland Turbo C Main Database File Files:


Turbo C by Borland

Compatible with:

Windows
DOS
.CDB
File ID:.cdb
File Type:PowerDesigner Conceptual Model Backup File

The CDB file extension is associated with the business process and data modeling tool PowerDesigner. It stores a conceptual model backup.

Company: Sybase, Inc
Kind:Backup Files

Software Programs That Open PowerDesigner Conceptual Model Backup File Files:


Sybase PowerDesigner by SAP

Compatible with:

Windows
.CDB
File ID:.cdb
File Type:FreeOTFE Key File

The CDB file extension is also being used to store key files by the program FreeOTFE. FreeOTFE is a tool that allows users to encrypt their hard drives.

Company: Open Source
Kind:Encrypted Files

Software Programs That Open FreeOTFE Key File Files:


FreeOTFE by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
Linux
.CDB
File ID:.cdb
File Type:SIR-C Compressed Data Product File

CDB files are also related to the geospatial software ENVI and contain SIR-C compressed data used by the program.

Company: Exelis Inc.
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open SIR-C Compressed Data Product File Files:


ENVI by Exelis Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows
.CDB
File ID:.cdb
File Type:20-20 Giza Studio Specifier Design File

The CDB file extension is associated with Giza Studio, created by 20-20 Technologies. It contains specifier design file created by the Giza Studio program.

Company: 20-20 Technologies Inc
Kind:Graphic Files

Software Programs That Open 20-20 Giza Studio Specifier Design File Files:


20-20 Giza Studio by 20-20 Technologies Inc

Compatible with:

Windows
.CDB
File ID:.cdb
File Type:SeeYou Waypoint File

This file extension is related to SeeYou, an app for gliders developed by Naviter. It stores waypoint files for SeeYou.

Company: Naviter
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open SeeYou Waypoint File Files:


SeeYou by Naviter

Compatible with:

Windows
.CDB
File ID:.cdb
File Type:The Cleaner Trojan Database File

The CDB file extension is also used by The Cleaner, a Windows tool that protects a computer and cleans it of malicious software. It stores a database with information about Trojans.

Company: MooSoft
Kind:3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open The Cleaner Trojan Database File Files:


The Cleaner by MooSoft

Compatible with:

Windows

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CDB Usage


Primary Browsers

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

File Extension Device Breakdown (desktop / mobile / tablet)

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Sources of CDB Problems


Common CDB Opening Problems

Nokia PC Suite Isn't There

If you attempt to load your CDB file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open CDB Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have Nokia PC Suite installed for %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your CDB file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: When another CDB application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Obsolete Version of Nokia PC Suite

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Symbian Phonebook Database file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you've got the wrong version of Nokia PC Suite installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Most of the time your Symbian Phonebook Database file was created by a newer Nokia PC Suite than what you have installed.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of CDB file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Summary: Not having the right Nokia PC Suite version on your computer can cause problems opening CDB files.


Additional CDB Opening Issues

Assuming you have the right Nokia PC Suite version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening CDB files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening CDB files. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • Windows Registry CDB file paths that are incorrect
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the CDB file inside the Windows Registry
  • Corrupt install of Nokia PC Suite or other CDB-related program
  • Your CDB file is corrupted (issues with your Symbian Phonebook Database file itself)
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your CDB
  • Hardware related to CDBs has device driver corruption
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Symbian Phonebook Database file

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How to Fix Problems Opening CDB Files

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