File Extension Library


.FID File Extension

  • Developer by: Forensic Innovations
  • Category: Data Files

What are .FID files and how to open them?

Can't open .FID file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .FID file.

What is a .FID file extension?

.FID file extension is created by Forensic Innovations. .FID has been classified as Data Files.

.FID is File Expander Engine Descriptions Database

Database referenced by File Expander, a file and data objects analysis program; contains descriptions of file formats supported by File Expander; named "FIEngine.fid" by default; also used by the File Investigator SDK.

File Type 2:

Microsoft Catalog Indexing Service File

Developer by: Microsoft Category: System Files Format: Binary

System file created by Indexing Service, a Microsoft Windows operating system component that creates a searchable index of file system information; contains data that helps the operating system perform searches more quickly.

FID files are commonly located in the C:\System Volume Information\catalog.wci\ directory.

List of all softwares that can open the Microsoft Catalog Indexing Service File
Windows
Microsoft Windows

How to fix problems with .FID files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .FID files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .FID file format
  2. You need to check the .FID file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)