Tips to open EDB file

Can't open the EDB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open EDB files as well as a list of programs that support EDB files.

EDB file extension

File Name Exchange Information Store Database
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Database Files

The EDB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the EDB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the EDB file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 7
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What is EDB file?

The file in the EDB format belongs to the Database Files category. It was designed by Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Database Files category includes 403 related files. Exchange Information Store Database is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Microsoft Exchange Server to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 6 alternative programs to handle the EDB file. The Microsoft Windows, Windows Live Mail, Mailbox Exchange Recovery, Windows Mail programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Exchange Server program does not fulfill its role.

How to open EDB file?

The most common problem when using Exchange Information Store Database is that a specific EDB is not associated with the program. This causes the file EDB to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the EDB 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 Microsoft Exchange Server

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Exchange Server is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Exchange Server into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file EDB.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Exchange Server with EDB files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the EDB file still does not use the Microsoft Exchange Server program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the EDB file with the Microsoft Exchange Server application.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Exchange Server to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Exchange Server program, it is possible that Exchange Information Store Database requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the EDB file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the EDB file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the EDB file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover EDB files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the EDB file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair EDB file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted EDB files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the EDB file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the EDB file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file EDB to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the EDB file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.