How to open LDB files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open LDB file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate LDB files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.
LDB File Extension
- File type Microsoft Access Lock Format
- File developer Microsoft
- File category Misc Files
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What is a(n) LDB file?
A file with the extension .LDB is generated and deleted automatically by Microsoft Access for temporary database locking. Thanks to this solution, there are no situations in which one file is edited by many users at the same time, which avoids the risk of file damage or overwriting changes. After finishing work the file will be deleted.
How to open LDB file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .LDB files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports LDB files
In order to open LDB file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with LDB extension.
Programs that can open LDB files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, LDB files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on LDB files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to LDB files.
Step 2. Associate given software with LDB files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting LDB files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with LDB files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open LDB files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open LDB files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to LDB files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the LDB file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with LDB extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the LDB file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the LDB file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on LDB files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
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