TDS File Extension

What is TDS file?

Full format name of files that use TDS extension is Borland Turbo Debugger Symbol Table Format. Borland Software Corporation defined the Borland Turbo Debugger Symbol Table Format format standard. Files with TDS extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with TDS extension are categorized as Developer Files files. The Developer Files subset comprises 1205 various file formats. Turbo Debugger is by far the most used program for working with TDS files. Turbo Debugger software was developed by Borland Software Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about TDS files or the Turbo Debugger software program.

Programs which support TDS file extension

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

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening TDS files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with TDS extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Turbo Debugger

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports TDS files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Turbo Debugger and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support TDS files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Turbo Debugger installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Borland Software Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Turbo Debugger to the latest version

If you already have Turbo Debugger installed on your systems and TDS files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Turbo Debugger installed, it may not support TDS format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Turbo Debugger.

Step 3. Assign Turbo Debugger to TDS files

After installing Turbo Debugger (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open TDS files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the TDS file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Turbo Debugger is installed, check the Always use this app to open TDS files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected TDS file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with TDS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the TDS is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the TDS file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

Should it happed that the TDS is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the TDS file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. TDS file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the TDS 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. It could happen the the download process of file with TDS 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. Check whether your system can handle Turbo Debugger

If the systems has insufficient resources to open TDS 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 Borland Turbo Debugger Symbol Table Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with TDS files affecting older versions of given software.

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