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Basic information about XDB file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension XDB（*.XDB or *.xdb）, 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 XDB file yourself.

There are 6 file types using the XDB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the XDB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support XDB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the XDB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the XDB file?
  • How to open a XDB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a XDB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a XDB file?
  • How to convert XDB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to XDB file format?


1.Detail information about XDB file extension: XFarDic Dictionary

File type XFarDic Dictionary Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description XDB file is a XFarDic Dictionary. The xdb file extension is also used for the default dictionary format of xFarDic multilingual dictionary software, developed by xFarDic team.

The xdb file is a standard dictionary database that contains language data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XDB files

Windows		 xFarDic
PyGlossary


2.Detail information about XDB file extension: Symantec Virus Database File

File type Symantec Virus Database File Category Data Files
Developer Symantec File format Binary
Description XDB file is a Symantec Virus Database File developed by Symantec.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XDB files

Windows		 Symantec EndPoint Protection 12
Symantec AntiVirus


3.Detail information about XDB file extension: PowerDesigner Database Definition File

File type PowerDesigner Database Definition File Category Database Files
Developer Sybase File format N/A
Description XDB file is a PowerDesigner Database Definition File developed by Sybase.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XDB files

Windows		 Sybase PowerDesigner


4.Detail information about XDB file extension: HyperCD HyperLOCK Data

File type HyperCD HyperLOCK Data Category Encoded Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description XDB file is a HyperCD HyperLOCK Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XDB files


5.Detail information about XDB file extension: Norton Antivirus Update File

File type Norton Antivirus Update File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description XDB file is a Norton Antivirus Update File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XDB files

Windows		 Norton Antivirus


6.Detail information about XDB file extension: XText Compiled Database

File type XText Compiled Database Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description XDB file is a XText Compiled Database.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XDB files



Can't open a XDB 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.XDB”。

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 XDB extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support XDB 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 XDB 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 XDB file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a XDB 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 XDB file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the XDB 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.