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I have just found a cd, in a drawer, that I cannot identify & cannot remember whether it is something I have copied, downloaded, or been given. When opened it contains many files which are not titled, simply numbered & with .mbd file extension. Windows will not open them nor will any other program on my pc, but I am loathe to throw it away. Is there a generic programme that will open files with this extension or would I have to have the programme that created the files in order to open them?Thanks :confused:
 
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That is the file extension for micrsoft Access, unless you have m$ pro, I dont think you can open them.
 
.mdb files are MS Access files

.mbd files seem to point to mp3 authoring files or multimedia

It maybe a typo ;)

Open office (base) can read .mbd files for reference.
 
Thanks doc lenny they are definitely .mbd files & I tried opening them with open office but just get a load of gobbledygook. Do you know if I might be doing something wrong as I just selcted the programme from the "open with " drop down list.
 
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Thanks doc lenny they are definitely .mbd files & I tried opening them with open office but just get a load of gobbledygook. Do you know if I might be doing something wrong as I just selcted the programme from the "open with " drop down list.

I'm not familiar with OO but I am informed that you need to create a Base database and then connect to your Access file using the wizard.

Do a search on here

Plenty of info if you google mdb with base ;)
 
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