3 steps to open file with MPD extension
Usually solving problems with MPD file is simple – just install proper software and open the file. Read the guide and open MPD file now!
MPD File Extension
- File type Microsoft Project Database
- File developer Microsoft
- File category Database Files
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What is a(n) MPD file?
The MPD file format, also known as the Microsoft Project Database, is a database schema developed for storing project information in a project file. It is a proprietary record-based format, which is designed to allow Microsoft Project users to store project related information such as workflow, tasks, resources, calendars, and layouts. It is also used to save project versions and changes performed in the project life-cycles.
The MPD file format is natively supported by the Microsoft Project software application and can be used to share documents with other users who have the program installed. Users can also use it to store data associated with custom fields and reports. The file format is not open source and cannot be accessed with other applications except for those from the Office Suite.
How to open MPD file?
There could be multiple reasons for which the system does not support given file. In the case of MPD extension, it is probable that none of the installed programs support given file type. Therefore, user should undertake the following steps
Step 1: Install a program that supports MPD files
If an application that supports MPD files is installed on user’s system, but is not used to open such files by default, right-click on the file icon and choose "Open with" option from the menu. Next, select the proper application and check the "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" box. The system will store this information in its registry and use the selected program to open files with MPD extension by default.
Hint for Mac OS users
For Mac OS users the procedure is analogous – open the file menu by right-clicking on the MPD file and choose "Information" option and select "Open with program" option. From the submenu select an application and click on "Change all" button.
Step 2: Find and download proper software
Inability to open MPD files may also be related to the lack of any application that supports given file being installed on the system. Should that be the case, user needs to download and install one of the following applications. Once installed, the system will automatically associate newly installed application with MPD files. If this step fails, see step 1.
Programs that support files with MPD extension
Step 3: Check the MPD file for errors
Sometimes, although relatively rarely, steps 1 and 2 might not lead to expected results. There can be several reasons for such situation to occur:
- MPD file has been downloaded from the internet but for some reason it is incomplete. In such case the file should be re-downloaded and opened again.
- Structure of given MPD file could be corrupted and as such the program is not able to open the file
- Storage medium on which the file was stored is damaged
- It is important to ascertain that the icon representing given file is not a shortcut a related MPD file no longer present in the location to which the shortcut points
- If the user account has restricted access privileges it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
