Troubleshoot EXAMPLE.SDF Issues (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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SDF files such as EXAMPLE.SDF are categorized as Database (SQL Server Compact Database) files. As a SQL Server Compact Database file, it was created for use in ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1 by Advanced Chemistry Development.

The initial introduction of EXAMPLE.SDF released in ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1 was for Windows 10 on 12/05/2018. According to our records, this is the primary and most recent file release from Advanced Chemistry Development.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting SDF file problems with EXAMPLE.SDF, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: EXAMPLE.SDF
File Extension: SDF file extension
File Type: Database
Description: SQL Server Compact Database
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1
Developer: Advanced Chemistry Development
Software: ACD/ChemSketch Freeware
Software Version: 2018.1
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 538742
Oldest File Date: 01/17/2020
Latest File Date: 01/17/2020


What are EXAMPLE.SDF Error Messages?


General EXAMPLE.SDF Runtime Errors

EXAMPLE.SDF file errors often occur during the startup phase of ACD/ChemSketch Freeware, but can also occur while the program is running. These types SDF errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while ACD/ChemSketch Freeware is running. Here are some of the most common EXAMPLE.SDF runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files\ACD2019FREE\EXAMPLES\SCRIPT_SDK\EXAMPLE.SDF

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most SDF errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your EXAMPLE.SDF file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with ACD/ChemSketch Freeware), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, EXAMPLE.SDF file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading ACD/ChemSketch Freeware, system crash while loading or saving EXAMPLE.SDF, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix EXAMPLE.SDF Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your EXAMPLE.SDF issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the EXAMPLE.SDF error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed ACD/ChemSketch Freeware (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling ACD/ChemSketch Freeware software.

You can uninstall ACD/ChemSketch Freeware software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall ACD/ChemSketch Freeware software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1

Advanced Chemistry Development

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many EXAMPLE.SDF error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the EXAMPLE.SDF error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your EXAMPLE.SDF File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate EXAMPLE.SDF file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free EXAMPLE.SDF files for every applicable version of ACD/ChemSketch Freeware. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download EXAMPLE.SDF Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate ACD/ChemSketch Freeware folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\ACD2019FREE\EXAMPLES\SCRIPT_SDK\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve EXAMPLE.SDF problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download EXAMPLE.SDF Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying EXAMPLE.SDF to your appropriate Windows system directory. Advanced Chemistry Development typically does not release ACD/ChemSketch Freeware SDF files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing EXAMPLE.SDF and all other SDF files for ACD/ChemSketch Freeware. An incorrectly installed SDF file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


Files Related to EXAMPLE.SDF


SDF Files Related to EXAMPLE.SDF

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
SAMPLE.SDF SQL Server Compact Database ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1 6633 C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
TESTFILE.SDF SQL Server Compact Database ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1 5176 C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
SAMPLE.SDF SQL Server Compact Database ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1 21460 C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
ALKANES.SDF SQL Server Compact Database ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1 1075 C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
SALTS.SDF SQL Server Compact Database ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1 9727 C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

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