Open ACCDT files

  • Full name
    Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Database Template Format
  • Developer
    Microsoft
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a ACCDT file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a ACCDT file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your ACCDT file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is ACCDT file?

ACCDT files are database templates for the accdb database format introduced with Microsoft Access 2007. Microsoft Access is a so-called desktop RDMBS (relational database management system).

More info

ACCDT files contain predefined database elements such as tables, data types and reports. This template data is recorded in various XML-structured text files and stored as a zip archive in an ACCDT file. Accdt files can be an entire database or just part of it. In the second case one also speaks of application parts.

Database templates make it easy to create databases for specific purposes. Templates can also be created or changed by yourself. For example, if you have created a new database and created all the fields, etc., you can save an ACCDT with 'File-> Publish-> Save as Template'. Accdt is a proprietary format and can only be processed with Microsoft Access 2007 and later.

Microsoft Access is included in the Microsoft Office Professional Suite.

Programs which can open a ACCDT file

How to open file with ACCDT extension?

In order to open a file with ACCDT extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening ACCDT file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with ACCDT files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Microsoft Access or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening ACCDT files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support ACCDT files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of ACCDT files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Microsoft Access as the default program for opening ACCDT files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate ACCDT files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Microsoft Access applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Microsoft Access has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with ACCDT files

Sometimes problems with opening ACCDT files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • ACCDT files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open ACCDT files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • ACCDT file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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