Tips to open MPD file

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

MPD file extension

File Name Microsoft Project Database
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Database Files

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

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is MPD file?

The file in the MPD 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. Microsoft Project Database is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Microsoft Project to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. You can use K-SOL Project Reader, MOOS Project Viewer in case Microsoft Project cannot be used.

How to open MPD file?

The most common problem when using Microsoft Project Database is that a specific MPD is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open MPD, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MPD 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 Project

The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Project program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Project in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file MPD with Microsoft Project. Below is a list of programs that support the file MPD.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Project with MPD files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the MPD file to open in the Microsoft Project application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the MPD file with the Microsoft Project application.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Project to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Microsoft Project program with the Microsoft Project Database file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the MPD file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the MPD file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected MPD files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the MPD file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 MPD file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted MPD 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the MPD file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the MPD file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the MPD file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.