I cannot open a ESD 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 ESD files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening ESD will be resolved!
ESD File Extension
- File type ExpertScan Survey Document Format
- File developer AutoData Systems
- File category Text Files
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What is a(n) ESD file?
The ESD (ExpertScan survey document) file format is used to store survey documents created in ExpertScan, an online survey software. It stores questions, answers, and metadata associated with survey responses. Survey responses are typically collected from multiple sources and stored in the ESD file as a tab-delimited table. Information stored in the file includes question title, answer data type, answer values, and results.
The ESD (ExpertScan survey document) file can be imported to other platforms for further analysis and manipulation. It is also commonly used to export survey results to text or CSV files. The ESD file format is used by a variety of organizations, including corporations, universities, and government agencies.
How to open ESD file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with ESD 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 ESD files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open ESD files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support ESD files
Step 2. Verify whether ESD files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports ESD files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with ESD 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 ESD 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 ESD files with the selected program.
Changing ESD file association in registry
File association for ESD 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 ESD file for other errors
- ESD file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening ESD files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected ESD file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For ESD 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.
