SYNCDB File Extension

What is SYNCDB file?

Full format name of files that use SYNCDB extension is ITunes Saved Contact Database. Apple, Inc. defined the ITunes Saved Contact Database format standard. Files with SYNCDB extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. SYNCDB file belongs to the Archive Files category just like 619 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports SYNCDB files is Apple iTunes.

Programs which support SYNCDB file extension

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

Being unable to open files with SYNCDB extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to ITunes Saved Contact Database files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install Apple iTunes software

Problems with opening and working with SYNCDB files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with SYNCDB files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Apple iTunes and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support SYNCDB files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Apple iTunes installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Apple iTunes to the latest version

If you already have Apple iTunes installed on your systems and SYNCDB 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 Apple iTunes installed, it may not support SYNCDB format. The most recent version of Apple iTunes is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate ITunes Saved Contact Database files with Apple iTunes

If you have the latest version of Apple iTunes installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage SYNCDB on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the SYNCDB file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Apple iTunes is installed, check the Always use this app to open SYNCDB files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with SYNCDB extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• 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 SYNCDB extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the SYNCDB for errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper SYNCDB file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The SYNCDB may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the SYNCDB file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the SYNCDB file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the SYNCDB file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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. It could happen the the download process of file with SYNCDB extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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

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. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Apple iTunes

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with SYNCDB extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with ITunes Saved Contact Database files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle SYNCDB files.

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