Opening files

[jj4091]

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

 

[Diyisfun]

That is the file extension for micrsoft Access, unless you have m$ pro, I dont think you can open them.

 

[Doc Lenny]

.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.

 

[jj4091]

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.

 

[TonyWarrington]

You may find this program will allow you to view your .mbd files if you do not have MS Access
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Servers/Database-Utils/MDB-View.shtml

 

[Doc Lenny]

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