Tips to open KDBX file
Can't open the KDBX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open KDBX files as well as a list of programs that support KDBX files.
KDBX file extension
| File Name |
KeePass Password Database |
| File Developer |
KeePass Password Safe |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The KDBX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the KDBX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the KDBX file on each system platform.
What is KDBX file?
The KDBX file has been categorized as Data Files. The author of this format is KeePass Password Safe. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. KeePass Password Database is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is KeePass Password Safe. This was created by Dominik Reichl.
How to open KDBX file?
The main problem with KeePass Password Database is that the KDBX file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that KDBX files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the KDBX 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 KeePass Password Safe
In this case, you should first verify that the KeePass Password Safe application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name KeePass Password Safe into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file KDBX with KeePass Password Safe. Below is a list of programs that support the file KDBX.
Programs to open KDBX file
Remember to download programs supporting KDBX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of KeePass Password Safe with KDBX files
If, despite the installed application, the KDBX file does not start in the KeePass Password Safe application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the KeePass Password Safe application as the default for handling the KDBX file.
Step 3. Update KeePass Password Safe to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the KeePass Password Safe program, it is possible that KeePass Password Database requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Dominik Reichl website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the KDBX file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The KDBX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to KDBX files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file KDBX or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover KDBX files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the KDBX 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair KDBX file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting KeePass Password Safe, 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 file KDBX except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
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. It is best to move KDBX to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the KDBX file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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