File extension .ADP
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Access Project Format | Microsoft | Database Files |
The ADP file extension is primarily associated with the Microsoft Access database program. It is a project format for storing data inside an Access database. In other words, an ADP file is a design project file that contains forms, reports, macros, and other objects. The other objects may relate to the physical data store structure such as tables, queries, or modules. The ADP file may also reference a set of related data source connection files with the.DSC file extension.
Details and Usage
This type of file was first introduced with Microsoft Access 2003 and was used in Access versions until the 2007 edition. The newer versions of Access use the .ACCDB file format. The ADP format is used primarily to provide a secure interface for connecting to remote databases such as Microsoft SQL Server. It allows the user to limit the access privileges to certain areas within the database, thus providing maximum security to its contents.
In addition to the ADP file type, there are some other related file extensions associated with Microsoft Access such as: .MDB, .ACCDB, and .LDB. All these formats are accessible with Microsoft Access either as a standalone database program or through other Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word.
Programs for WINDOWS system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .ADP) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .ADP extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .ADP file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .ADP extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .ADP extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .ADP file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .ADP file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .ADP file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .ADP file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .ADP file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
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