IDB2 File Extension

What is IDB2 file?

IDB2 is a file extension commonly associated with InfoStat Database files. IDB2 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. IDB2 file format, along with 403 other file formats, belongs to the Database Files category. The most popular software that supports IDB2 files is InfoStat.

Programs which support IDB2 file extension

The following listing features IDB2-compatible programs. Files with IDB2 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 IDB2 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening IDB2 files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with IDB2 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with IDB2 files.

Step 1. Get the InfoStat

Problems with opening and working with IDB2 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with IDB2 files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download InfoStat and install it on your device. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading InfoStat installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update InfoStat to the latest version

You still cannot access IDB2 files although InfoStat is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of InfoStat installed, it may not support IDB2 format. The most recent version of InfoStat is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate InfoStat Database files with InfoStat

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate IDB2 files with latest version of InfoStat you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the IDB2 file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the InfoStat installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open IDB2 files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected IDB2 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select InfoStat and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with IDB2 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the IDB2 for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the IDB2 file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the IDB2 file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the IDB2 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the IDB2 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the IDB2 file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the IDB2 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with IDB2 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the InfoStat Database file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open InfoStat

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support IDB2 files. Close all running programs and try opening the IDB2 file.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with InfoStat Database files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with IDB2 files affecting older versions of given software.

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