KBD Types

Main KBD Affiliation

.KBD

File Ext:	.kbd
Group:	3ds Max Keyboard Shortcuts File

A file created using 3ds Max. It has hotkeys and keyboard shortcut for menus and functions in the program. It can either be the default configuration installed by the application or a custom configuration made by the user.

Company:	Autodesk, Inc.
Class:	Settings Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kbd

Software Programs That Open The 3ds Max Keyboard Shortcuts File:

Autodesk 3ds Max by Autodesk, Inc.

Windows

Secondary KBD Associations

.KBD

File Ext:	.kbd
Group:	Keyboard Layout Script

Alternative keyboard layout created by a keyboard generation program. It alters which characters are entered by different keys on the keyboard. Users can switch between various key mappings.

Company:	Open Source
Class:	System Files

Software Programs That Open Keyboard Layout Script Files:

UltraEdit by IDM Computer Solutions

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Janko's Keyboard Generator by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

.KBD

File Ext:	.kbd
Group:	Parallels Desktop Preference File

The KBD file contains settings and preferences of the Parallels Desktop app.

Company:	Parallels
Class:	Uncommon Files

Software Programs That Open Parallels Desktop Preference File Files:

Parallels Desktop for Mac by Parallels

Compatible with:

Mac

.KBD

File Ext:	.kbd
Group:	General Knowledge Base Document

The KBD file saves documents created using General Knowledge Base

Company:	AsterSoft
Class:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open General Knowledge Base Document Files:

GeneralKB by AsterSoft

Compatible with:

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening KBD Files

Typical KBD Opening Challenges

Autodesk 3ds Max Disappeared

Double-clicking your KBD file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open KBD File". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Autodesk 3ds Max isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your KBD because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

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

Autodesk 3ds Max Requires Update

In other instances, your 3ds Max Keyboard Shortcuts File file version may not be supported by your version of Autodesk 3ds Max. Download the latest Autodesk 3ds Max version from the Autodesk, Inc. website to ensure you have the correct one installed. 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 KBD file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Conclusion: The majority of KBD file opening issues are due to not having the correct Autodesk 3ds Max version installed.

Other KBD File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of Autodesk 3ds Max installed, you can still experience difficulties opening KBDs. Other KBD opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These issues include:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for KBD
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry KBD description
• Invalid installation of a KBD-associated program (eg. Autodesk 3ds Max)
• File corruption affecting your KBD file
• The KBD is infected with a virus
• Hardware associated with KBD has outdated drivers
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your 3ds Max Keyboard Shortcuts File file successfully