Tips to open PD file
Can't open the PD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PD files as well as a list of programs that support PD files.
PD file extension
| File Name |
Corel Paradox Table Format |
| File Developer |
Corel Corporation |
| File Category |
Database Files |
The PD file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PD file on each system platform.
What is PD file?
The file with the extension PD is the Database Files file type. The author of this format is Corel Corporation. In addition to this file, the Database Files category includes 403 related files. Corel Paradox Table Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The WordPerfect Office application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Corel Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. Corel Paradox will apply when it is not possible to use WordPerfect Office.
How to open PD file?
The main problem with Corel Paradox Table Format is that the PD file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file PD 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 PD 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 WordPerfect Office
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that WordPerfect Office is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing WordPerfect Office into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PD with WordPerfect Office. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PD files.
Programs to open PD file
Remember to download programs supporting PD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WordPerfect Office with PD files
If, despite the installed application, the PD file does not start in the WordPerfect Office application, you must create a file 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 WordPerfect Office application as the default for handling the PD file.
Step 3. Update WordPerfect Office to the latest version
If, however, after binding WordPerfect Office with Corel Paradox Table Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Corel Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PD file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to PD 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 most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PD file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected PD files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of PD file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PD files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Corel Corporation
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PD 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the PD file to another location.
This problem only occurs with 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. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PD to close. However, some background programs may block the PD file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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