FD1 File Extension

What is FD1 file?

FD1 filename suffix is mostly used for Windows Live Photo Gallery Thumbnail Database files. Windows Live Photo Gallery Thumbnail Database specification was created by Microsoft Corporation. FD1 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. FD1 file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing FD1 files is Windows Live Photo Gallery. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theWindows Live Photo Gallery software, but also about FD1 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support FD1 file extension

The following listing features FD1-compatible programs. Files with FD1 extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with FD1 extension?

Problems with accessing FD1 may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Windows Live Photo Gallery Thumbnail Database files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with FD1 files.

Step 1. Download and install Windows Live Photo Gallery

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening FD1 files is that no program that can handle FD1 files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Windows Live Photo Gallery developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Windows Live Photo Gallery installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Windows Live Photo Gallery and update if needed

If you already have Windows Live Photo Gallery installed on your systems and FD1 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of Windows Live Photo Gallery installed, it may not support FD1 format. The most recent version of Windows Live Photo Gallery is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open FD1 files to Windows Live Photo Gallery

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate FD1 files with latest version of Windows Live Photo Gallery you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the FD1 file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Windows Live Photo Gallery installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open FD1 files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the FD1 file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with FD1 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the FD1 file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the FD1 file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the FD1 in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the FD1 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the FD1 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the FD1 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the FD1 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the FD1 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Windows Live Photo Gallery

If the systems has insufficient resources to open FD1 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Windows Live Photo Gallery Thumbnail Database file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with FD1 files affecting older versions of given software.

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