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Open BDB File

BDB files are a backup of a database, saved in WDB format created with MS Works.

MS Works

Microsoft Works was a productivity software suite developed by Microsoft and released between 1987 and 2009, with some similarities to Microsoft Office.

Its core functionality included a word processor, spreadsheet, and database management system.

Later versions had a calendar application and a dictionary, while earlier versions included a terminal emulator.

The BDB database file was automatically generated by Microsoft Works as a backup in case the original database file becomes corrupted.

In some cases, the BDB file was a full copy of the original WDB file, but with a changed extension, so changing the backup file's extension from BDB to WDB was enough for the original to open correctly.

As stated in the beginning, Microsoft Works is no longer being produced and has been discontinued so it is no longer available.

That said, the BDB file is no longer supported and has become obsolete.

Software to open and work with a BDB file

Microsoft Woks (Unsupported)

Typical BDB application file locations:

C:\PROGRA~2\MICROS~1\wksdb.exe "%1"

Frequently associated Windows objects:

MSWorks4Database

How Can I Open BDB File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open BDB file is to find a BDB file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a BDB file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open BDB file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as BDB file opener then try to search online for "BDB viewer", "application to open BDB file" or "open BDB file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open BDB file

How Can I Open BDB File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a BDB file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a BDB file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with BDB file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as BDB file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open BDB file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open BDB file then try to search for "BDB viewer", "application to open BDB file" or "read BDB file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read BDB file

How Can I Open BDB File on Android

If you downloaded a BDB file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded BDB file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "BDB".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "BDB viewer", "BDB file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open BDB File on iPhone or iPad

To open BDB File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the BDB file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "BDB". This way you can find apps which can open BDB files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "BDB viewer" or "BDB file" online in your favorite search engine.

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