.FID File Extension

FID files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: File Expander Engine Descriptions Database

Files with the .FID extension are database files associated with File Expander. This program analyzes file and data objects. FID files contain descriptions of file formats supported by File Expander. ...

General Information

Title FID File Extension
Extension .fid
Full Form File Expander Engine Descriptions Database
File Type Database File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store descriptions
Additional Functions Facilitate expansion
Features Data mapping, Configuration

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

Data Expansion Yes
Software Development No
Database Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Unknown

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .db, .mdb, .accdb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
File Expander Engine N/A N/A
Associated Software N/A N/A

Type 2: Microsoft Catalog Indexing Service File

Learn about FID file type online tools. FID files found in directory C:\System Volume Information\. Free FID file tools allow view, edit, convert, merge, split, compare FID files without installing an...

General Information

Title FID File Extension
Extension .fid
Full Form Catalog Indexing Service File
File Type System File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store indexing data
Additional Functions Support file searches
Features Binary format, Indexing service

File Characteristics

Quality System generated
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

System Indexing Yes
File Searching Yes
Content Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Access control, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Windows 2000
Replaced By Windows Search

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ci, .cfs, .crwl

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows Indexing Service Included with OS Windows
Windows Search Included with OS Windows Vista and later