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Metadata in a MS Works Database (.WDB) file
Is there any metadata stored in a MS Works database (.WDB) file? I have tried a few tools (ExifTool/Metadata Assistant) but nothing seems to support or pull any metadata information from a .WDB file.
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I'm not sure which version of MS Works was used to create this document.
I am running Windows on the OS I am currently using but if a tool requires the use of Linux or a Mac, that shouldn't be a problem.
I am running Windows on the OS I am currently using but if a tool requires the use of Linux or a Mac, that shouldn't be a problem.
Thanks. I'll let you know once I create a few databases in Works over a VNC connection later today or maybe tomorrow and then analyse the files.
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Hello BillDL. Have you had a chance to see if you can find any metadata in a Works DB? Thank you for your help.
I'm sorry for not having returned to this question timeously Pvteye. I have not yet been able to access the computer that has MS Works installed on it, but should be able to do so this weekend.
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What did you use to pull the ANSI and UNICODE information?
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The tool does work in Windows 7 by the way. Thank you for your help with this.
Thank you Pvteye, and thank you also for confirming that the shell extension works in Win7.
Judging from your user name you are worried about leaving sensitive content in documents, or are trying to see the data for evidential purposes.
What version of MS Works?
What Operating System are you running, (just in case any tools I might suggest may not be compatible)?
I don't have Works installed on any of my PCs, but can connect remotely to one that does later today and have a look.