SQLCE

Basic information about SQLCE file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SQLCE（*.SQLCE or *.sqlce）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the SQLCE file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the SQLCE file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SQLCE file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SQLCE file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SQLCE file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the SQLCE file?
How to open a SQLCE file?
What programs do I need to open a SQLCE file?
What programs help to create and edit a SQLCE file?
How to convert SQLCE files to another file format?
How to convert another files to SQLCE file format?

1.Detail information about SQLCE file extension: Microsoft SQL Server File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SQLCE files
File type	Microsoft SQL Server File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	N/A
Description	SQLCE file is a Microsoft SQL Server File developed by Microsoft. The sqlce file extension is associated with the Microsoft SQL Server, a relational database management system for Microsoft Windows Server operating system. The sqlce file stores some kind of data used by Microsoft SQL Server.
Windows	Microsoft SQL Server

Can't open a SQLCE file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.SQLCE”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the SQLCE extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support SQLCE file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of SQLCE files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a SQLCE file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SQLCE file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a SQLCE file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the SQLCE file is damaged.
Whether the SQLCE file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the SQLCE file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the SQLCE file format is incompletely.
Whether the SQLCE file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SQLCE file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SQLCE file.

If the SQLCE file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.