File Extension Library


.JET File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Database Files

What are .JET files and how to open them?

Can't open .JET 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 .JET file.

What is a .JET file extension?

.JET file extension is created by Microsoft. .JET has been classified as Database Files.

.JET is JET Database File

Database file created by the Microsoft Joint Engine Technology (JET) Engine; contains a database structure, which includes tables and fields, and table row database entries in the JET format.

The Microsoft JET Engine is a SQL database engine that was distributed with several different Microsoft applications, including Microsoft Access. However, Microsoft no longer supports JET and has moved to SQL Server. You can still open JET database files by renaming the "jet" file extension to "mdb," which enables the file to be opened by Microsoft Access.

List of all softwares that can open the JET Database File
Windows
Microsoft Access 2016

How to fix problems with .JET files

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