Tips to open FID file
Can't open the FID file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FID files as well as a list of programs that support FID files.
FID file extension
| File Name |
File Expander Engine Descriptions Database |
| File Developer |
Forensic Innovations |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The FID file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FID files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FID file on each system platform.
What is FID file?
The file with the extension FID is the Data Files file type. The author of this format is Forensic Innovations. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. File Expander Engine Descriptions Database appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the FID file. The Microsoft Windows programs will also handle the file when the File Expander program does not fulfill its role.
How to open FID file?
An often recurring problem with File Expander Engine Descriptions Database is that FID is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open FID, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FID 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 File Expander
In this case, you should first verify that the File Expander application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing File Expander 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. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open FID files.
Programs to open FID file
Remember to download programs supporting FID files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of File Expander with FID files
If, despite the installed application, the FID file does not start in the File Expander 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the File Expander application as the default for handling the FID file.
Step 3. Update File Expander to the latest version
If, however, after binding File Expander with File Expander Engine Descriptions Database there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FID file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The FID file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the FID file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file FID or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected FID file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of FID file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FID file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted FID 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 FID file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the FID file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
Was this page helpful? YesNo
