Tips to open WMDB file
Can't open the WMDB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WMDB files as well as a list of programs that support WMDB files.
WMDB file extension
| File Name |
Windows Media Database Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Database Files |
The WMDB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WMDB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WMDB file on each system platform.
What is WMDB file?
The file with the extension WMDB is the Database Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Database Files consists of 403 similar files. Windows Media Database Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Windows Media Player to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open WMDB file?
The most common problem when using Windows Media Database Format is that a specific WMDB is not associated with the program. This causes the file WMDB to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WMDB 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 Windows Media Player
The first step is to check if the computer has the Windows Media Player program installed. This can be achieved by typing Windows Media Player into the operating 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 WMDB files.
Programs to open WMDB file
Remember to download programs supporting WMDB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Windows Media Player with WMDB files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WMDB file still does not use the Windows Media Player 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 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. 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 WMDB file with the Windows Media Player program.
Step 3. Update Windows Media Player to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Windows Media Player program with the Windows Media Database Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WMDB file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The WMDB file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the WMDB file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WMDB or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WMDB files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of WMDB file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WMDB 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 WMDB 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the WMDB file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. 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 WMDB to close. However, some background programs may block the WMDB file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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