Kinds of ESD Files

Primary ESD File Association

.ESD

Formatting:	.esd
Type:	Windows Electronic Software Download File

Microsoft's Electronic Software Download (ESD) software is a utility used by Microsoft for downloading Microsoft products from the online store. Softwares are downloaded in an encrypted format with ESD extension.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
Kind:	Uncommon Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.esd

Software Programs That Open The Windows Electronic Software Download File:

Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Other ESD Descriptions

.ESD

Formatting:	.esd
Type:	ExpertScan Survey Document

Survey document file generated by ExpertScan, a powerful software for efficient gathering and analyzing of data from web/paper forms and surveys.

Company:	AutoData Systems
Kind:	Text Files

Software Programs That Open ExpertScan Survey Document Files:

ExpertScan by AutoData Systems

Compatible with:

Windows

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Understanding ESD Issues

Frequent ESD Opening Issues

Microsoft Windows Removed

If you attempt to load your ESD file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open ESD Files". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Windows for %%os%% installed. The typical path of opening your ESD with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

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

Incorrect Microsoft Windows Version

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Windows won't support your Windows Electronic Software Download File file. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft Windows if you don't have the right 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: Investigate your ESD file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Regardless, most of the ESD file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Microsoft Windows installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading ESD Files

Errors opening Windows Electronic Software Download File files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft Windows software installed on your computer. If you're still experiencing problems opening ESD files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

• Windows Registry ESD file paths that are incorrect
• Corruption of the ESD file description inside the Registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the ESD format
• The ESD itself is corrupted
• Your ESD is infected with malware
• Drivers associated with ESD software need to be updated
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Windows Electronic Software Download File files