Tips to open QRD file
Can't open the QRD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open QRD files as well as a list of programs that support QRD files.
QRD file extension
| File Name |
BI/Query Result Data Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The QRD file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the QRD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the QRD file on each system platform.
What is QRD file?
The QRD file has been categorized as Misc Files. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. BI/Query Result Data Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is BI Query Chart Editor. This was created by Hummingbird Ltd..
How to open QRD file?
The main problem with BI/Query Result Data Format is that the QRD file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open QRD, 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 QRD 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 BI Query Chart Editor
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that BI Query Chart Editor is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name BI Query Chart Editor into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file QRD.
Programs to open QRD file
Remember to download programs supporting QRD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of BI Query Chart Editor with QRD files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the QRD file still does not use the BI Query Chart Editor 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the QRD file with the BI Query Chart Editor program.
Step 3. Update BI Query Chart Editor to the latest version
If, despite the association of the BI Query Chart Editor program with the BI/Query Result Data Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Hummingbird Ltd. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the QRD file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to QRD files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 QRD or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected QRD 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 QRD files changes over time. 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair QRD 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 QRD 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 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 QRD file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the QRD file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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