Tips to open CDB file
Can't open the CDB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CDB files as well as a list of programs that support CDB files.
CDB file extension
| File Name |
Symbian Phonebook Database |
| File Developer |
Nokia |
| File Category |
Database Files |
The CDB file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CDB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CDB file on each system platform.
What is CDB file?
The file in the CDB format belongs to the Database Files category. The author of this format is Nokia. In addition to this file, the Database Files category includes 403 related files. Symbian Phonebook Database is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on , Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. Alternatively, you can use 3 other programs. You can use Nokisoft Noki, Windows Mobile in case Nokia PC Suite cannot be used.
How to open CDB file?
The most common problem when using Symbian Phonebook Database is that a specific CDB is not associated with the program. This causes the file CDB to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CDB file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Nokia PC Suite
The first step is to check if the computer has the Nokia PC Suite program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Nokia PC Suite in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support CDB files.
Programs to open CDB file
Remember to download programs supporting CDB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Nokia PC Suite with CDB files
If, despite the installed application, the CDB file does not start in the Nokia PC Suite application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the CDB file with the Nokia PC Suite program.
Step 3. Update Nokia PC Suite to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Nokia PC Suite program, it is possible that Symbian Phonebook Database requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CDB file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to CDB files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file CDB or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected CDB file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the CDB files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged CDB files.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CDB files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the CDB file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the CDB file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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