FAD File Description

Author:   |   Edited: December 05, 2018

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FAD File Summary

The FAD File Extension has one primary file type, Office File Attribute Database File format, and can be opened with Microsoft Office released by Microsoft Corporation. FAD files are categorized ordinarily as Text Files.

The FAD File Extension can be viewed on the Windows and Mac operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. FAD files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

If you are having problems opening FAD files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

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Kinds of FAD Files


Leading FAD Type

.FAD
File Ext:.fad
Type:Office File Attribute Database File

The file extension was used for one of the files used in some earlier versions of Microsoft Office. It is a text formattted file that stores a list of attribute for some set of files.

Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Function:Text Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.fad

Software Programs That Open The Office File Attribute Database File:


Microsoft Office by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac

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FAD Demand


OS Ranking

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening FAD Files


Common Problems Opening FAD Files

Microsoft Office Disappeared

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open FAD Files" when trying to open your FAD. Customarily, this means that Microsoft Office is not installed on %%os%%. 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: If you don't have Microsoft Office installed, and you know of another program to open your FAD file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Outdated Microsoft Office

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Office won't support your Office File Attribute Database File file. Download the latest Microsoft Office version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This problem is predominately due to having a Office File Attribute Database File file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Office than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your FAD file and clicking "Properties".


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening FAD files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Office installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening FADs

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Office will resolve your issue. If you are continuing to have errors with loading FAD files, other external issues might be to blame. Other contributing causes:

  • FAD file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the FAD file inside the Windows Registry
  • Defective install of a FAD program, such as Microsoft Office
  • File corruption affecting your FAD file
  • Malware-tainted FAD file can't be opened
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your FAD file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Office File Attribute Database File file

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