Tips to open VDB file

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

VDB file extension

File Name Symantec Virus Database Format
File Developer Symantec
File Category Data Files

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

Operating systems
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What is VDB file?

The file in the VDB format belongs to the Data Files category. The creator of this file is Symantec. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. Symantec Virus Database Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the VDB file. Norton AntiVirus, Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition will apply when it is not possible to use Symantec EndPoint Protection .

How to open VDB file?

An often recurring problem with Symantec Virus Database Format is that VDB is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file VDB to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VDB 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 Symantec EndPoint Protection

The first step is to check if the computer has the Symantec EndPoint Protection program installed. To do this, enter the name Symantec EndPoint Protection into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open VDB files.

Step 2. Create association of Symantec EndPoint Protection with VDB files

If, despite the installed application, the VDB file does not start in the Symantec EndPoint Protection 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 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Symantec EndPoint Protection application as the default for handling the VDB file.

Step 3. Update Symantec EndPoint Protection to the latest version

If, however, after binding Symantec EndPoint Protection with Symantec Virus Database Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to VDB 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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the VDB file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected VDB file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the VDB file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged VDB files.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VDB 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the VDB file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file VDB to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the VDB file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.