I cannot open a CDB file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with CDB files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening CDB will be resolved!
CDB File Extension
- File type Symbian Phonebook Database
- File developer Nokia
- File category Database Files
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What is a(n) CDB file?
The CDB (Symbian Phonebook Database) file format is a proprietary file type used by Symbian OS phones such as the Nokia 5800 and E90. It is used to store contacts, calendar entries and other personal information related to the phone. The files are stored in an encrypted format, which requires software specifically designed to access the data contained in the files.
The CDB (Symbian Phonebook Database) file format contains a variety of fields that store contact information, including last and first name, address and phone number. It also stores birthdays, anniversaries, and other personal notes associated with a contact. In addition to this information, the CDB file may store email addresses as well as links to images such as profile pictures.
How to open CDB file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with CDB extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports CDB files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open CDB files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support CDB files
Step 2. Verify whether CDB files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports CDB files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with CDB files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support CDB files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open CDB files with the selected program.
Changing CDB file association in registry
File association for CDB files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check CDB file for other errors
- CDB file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening CDB files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected CDB file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For CDB files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
