Tips to open ISAM file
Can't open the ISAM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ISAM files as well as a list of programs that support ISAM files.
ISAM file extension
The ISAM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ISAM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ISAM file on each system platform.
What is ISAM file?
The file with the extension ISAM is the Database Files file type. In addition to this file, the Database Files category includes 403 related files. ISAM Database Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use OpenAccess SDK to handle this file. This is a program created by Progress Software Corporation.
How to open ISAM file?
An often recurring problem with ISAM Database Format is that ISAM is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file ISAM to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ISAM 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 OpenAccess SDK
In this case, you should first verify that the OpenAccess SDK application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name OpenAccess SDK in it. 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 ISAM files.
Programs to open ISAM file
Remember to download programs supporting ISAM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of OpenAccess SDK with ISAM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ISAM file still does not use the OpenAccess SDK program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 ISAM file with the OpenAccess SDK program.
Step 3. Update OpenAccess SDK to the latest version
If, despite the association of the OpenAccess SDK program with the ISAM Database Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Progress Software Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ISAM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The ISAM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the ISAM file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our ISAM file. Sometimes virus-infected ISAM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the ISAM 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair ISAM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ISAM 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.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the ISAM file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the ISAM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file ISAM to close. However, some background programs may block the ISAM file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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