Opening BDB Files

The BDB file type is primarily associated with Works.

BDB	File extension: BDB
	File type:	data backup file

What is a BDB file

BDB files mostly belong to Works by Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Works program creates BDB for backup of database. BDB usually generated automatically by Microsoft Works as a backup. In case the original database is corrupted the BDB backup file can be use to restore database.

How do you open BDB files?

You need a suitable software like Works to open a BDB file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your BDB file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a BDB file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert BDB files:

Works by Microsoft Corporation
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. BDB files are often referred to as Works backups because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Access (data backup file) by Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Access is a database management system developed by Microsoft that combines the relational MicrosoftJet Database Engine with a graphical user interface and software-development tools. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: Microsoft Access Wikipedia Page, dummies page
Blaise (data backup file) by CBS ( Statistics Netherlands)
Blaise application is a computer-assisted interviewing (CAI) system and survey processing tool developed by CBS (Statistics Netherlands). Blaise is designed for use in official statistics and complex surveys. Since its originated in the 1980s, it has become an easy to use tool in complex statistical survey production. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: Blaise Westat Page, westat page
Evaluation and Audit System (database backup file) by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
User uses Chase Home Value Estimator to get a free estimated market value of their residential property or a home they are interested in. Chase Home Value Estimator calculates estimated home valuation using the millions of home records in its database. User just need to enter the address and choose "Get Value". This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: JPMorgan Chase Wikipedia Page, wiki page

BDB format details:

The file format determines how the data is stored in the file. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. However, different programs can use the same file extension, and file extensions can be assigned incorrectly. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Below is our analysis of the BDB files:

The BDB file type has no uniform or dominant file format. The following file formats are most commonly found in BDB files:

15% of all BDB files use the same file format, which have the signature 01 00 00 00. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. The files are often between 16 KB and 32 KB in size. It is a modern file type. A usual file name is Primary.bdb or Config.bdb.
9% of all BDB files start with the bytes 00 00 00 00, which are crucial for this file format. They consist of unreadable binary data. Most of these files are 190 KB to 9 MB in size. Examples of file names are ObjectRepository.bdb or mailbox.bdb. These files are attributed to repository and object.

The remaining 76% of all BDB files are different files with different signatures, the following 10 formats exist: JetDB, DOC, SQL, ZIP, CSiBridge, GBEN, TEXT and bdb. Sometimes used for lderringer, master, observations, database, catalog, gmduramaxl, bpstock, backup, ilpos, model or data. You can get all the details of your BDB file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .bdb file to analyze" above.

Technical Data for BDB File Extension

File classification:

Backup

Related files:

wdb, dbd, mtr, db, pdb, sql, adb, udb, edb, dat, mdb, bd, txt, 002, mp4, jpg, zip, bcm, xlr, ups

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: MSWorks4Database, FileType: Microsoft Works 4.0 Database, AppName: Microsoft Works for Windows
EXEFile: msworks.exe

ProgramID: MSWorks4Database, FileType: Microsoft Works Database, AppName: Microsoft® Works Database
EXEFile: WksDB.exe

ProgramID: MSWorks4Database, FileType: Microsoft Works Database, AppName: Microsoft® Works Spreadsheet or Database
EXEFile: WksDB.exe

ProgramID: bdbFile
EXEFile: C:\QBTIMER\Qbtimer.exe

ProgramID: MSWorks4Database
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Works\WksDB.exe %1

ProgramID: MSWorks4Database
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MSWorks\msworks.exe %1

ProgramID: BDASMFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BDASM v1.0 Demo\bdasm.exe %1

ProgramID: MSWorks4Database
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%r\Microsoft Works\WksDB.exe %1

ProgramID: bdbFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Best Software\FAS Asset Accounting Client\fas.exe

ProgramID: MSWorks4Database
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~3\wksdb.exe

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a bdb data backup file is a special file format by Microsoft Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with BDB files

Associate the BDB file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open data backup files. Because only the current version supports the latest BDB file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft Corporation manufacturer website after an available Works update.
To make sure that your BDB file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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