I cannot open a RSD 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 RSD files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening RSD will be resolved!
RSD File Extension
- File type RealSQLDatabase Format
- File developer REAL
- File category Database Files
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What is a(n) RSD file?
The RSD format is used by REALbasic (today Xojo) software. It is a BASIC-based development environment. RSD files are database files that contain structured information that can be operated using SQL. In Xojo, they can still be used on SQLite files.
How to open RSD file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with RSD 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 RSD files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open RSD files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support RSD files
Step 2. Verify whether RSD files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports RSD files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with RSD 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 RSD 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 RSD files with the selected program.
Changing RSD file association in registry
File association for RSD 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 RSD file for other errors
- RSD file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening RSD files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected RSD file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For RSD 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.
