File extension .LDB
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Access Record-Locking Information Format | Microsoft | Misc Files |
The .LDB (Microsoft Access Lock File) file extension represents a lock file format developed and used by Microsoft Access. An .LDB file is generated by the Access software when a database is opened. This file serves as a centralized lock file to prevent multiple users from writing to, or overwriting, the same database and ensures only one user has changing permissions on the Access database at any given time. If an .LDB file is left behind when the database is closed, it must be removed manually before accessing the database again.
Format Details
An .LDB file consists of few bytes of data detailing the name and path of the current database, the time it was opened, and which user currently has permissions to write to it. It is application specific; an instance of Microsoft Access will not recognize a lock file created by any other program. This file type is a binary-based document, meaning that it is locked out from external editing programs and can only be modified by the generating application.
Other Similar File Extensions
Similar files include the .MPD, .ACCDB, and .MDB files that are used for various Microsoft Office Access applications.
Programs for WINDOWS system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .LDB) 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 .LDB 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 .LDB 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 .LDB 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 .LDB extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .LDB file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .LDB 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 .LDB file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .LDB file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .LDB file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
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