


ESEDatabaseView v1.18
Copyright (c) 2013 - 2014 Nir Sofer
Web site: http://www.nirsoft.net



Description
===========

ESEDatabaseView is a simple utility that reads and displays the data
stored inside Extensible Storage Engine (ESE) database (Also known as
'Jet Blue' or .edb file). It displays a list of all tables available in
the opened database file, allows you to choose the desired table to view,
and then when you choose a table, it displays all records found in the
selected table. ESEDatabaseView also allows you to easily choose one or
more records, and then export them into
comma-delimited/tab-delimited/html/xml file, or copy the records to the
clipboard (Ctrl+C) and then paste them into Excel or other spreadsheet
application.



System Requirements
===================

This utility works on any version of Windows, starting from Windows 2000
and up to Windows 8. Both 32-bit and 64-bit systems are supported.
esent.dll (The dll file of Extensible Storage Engine) is not required to
read the database.



Versions History
================


* Version 1.18:
  o Fixed to display local date/time values according to daylight
    saving time settings.

* Version 1.17:
  o Added 'Open SoftwareDistribution Database' option, which opens
    the database file containing information about installed Winodws
    updates (C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore\DataStore.edb)

* Version 1.16:
  o Added 'Clear Recent Files List' option.

* Version 1.15:
  o Added 'Open Recent File' menu, which allows you to easily open
    the last 10 database files that you previously opened.

* Version 1.10:
  o Added 'Open Locked IE10 Database' option, which copies the locked
    database file of Internet Explorer 10 (WebCacheV01.dat or
    WebCacheV24.dat) into a temporary filename, and then opens the
    temporary filename in ESEDatabaseView. You can use this option to
    easily view the cache/history/cookies information stored by IE10.

* Version 1.07:
  o Fixed the flickering appeared while scrolling the database
    records.

* Version 1.06:
  o Added 'Convert Date/Time From GMT To Local Time' option.

* Version 1.05:
  o Added command-line support

* Version 1.00 - First release.



Known Limitations
=================


* Currently, ESEDatabaseView is somewhat a Beta version. It generally
  reads the ESE databases properly, but in tables with complex data
  structure, you may experience the following problems:
  o Some fields in some of the records may display incorrect value or
    display empty string while it actually contains some data.
  o ESEDatabaseView may hang/stop responding when loading a table
    with large amount of data.




Example for ESE Databases
=========================

ESE Databases are used by many Microsoft products. Usually, the file
extension of ESE database is .edb, but in some products the file
extension is different.
Here's some examples for .edb files used by Microsoft products:
* contacts.edb - Stores contacts information in Microsoft live products.
* WLCalendarStore.edb - Stores calendar information in Microsoft
  Windows Live Mail.
* Mail.MSMessageStore - Stores messages information in Microsoft
  Windows Live Mail.
* WebCacheV24.dat and WebCacheV01.dat - Stores cache, history, and
  cookies information in Internet Explorer 10.
* Mailbox Database.edb and Public Folder Database.edb - Stores mail
  data in Microsoft Exchange Server.
* Windows.edb - Stores index information (for Windows search) by
  Windows operating system.
* DataStore.edb - Stores Windows updates information (Located under
  C:\windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore )



Start Using ESEDatabaseView
===========================

ESEDatabaseView doesn't require any installation process or additional
dll files. In order to start using it, simple run the executable file
(ESEDatabaseView.exe) and then use the 'Open ESE Database File' option
(Ctrl+O) to open the desired .edb file. You can also drag the database
file from Explorer window into the window of ESEDatabaseView.

After opening the desired database file, the combo-box located below the
toolbar is filled with the list of all tables found in the database. By
default, MSysObjects table is selected and displayed in the main window
of ESEDatabaseView. MSysObjects is a system table available in all ESE
databases which provides the list of all tables and fields stored in the
database.
In order to view the content of another table, simply choose the desired
table in the combo-box located below the toolbar.

By default, the table is sorted according to the first column, but you
can sort by another field, simply by clicking the desired column header.
The sorting is made according to the type of the field, so... for
example, if the field is an integer value, then ESEDatabaseView will use
a numeric comparison in order to sort the column properly.

You can select one or more records (or select all records with Ctrl+A)
and then export them into text/csv/tab-delimited/html/xml file, by using
the 'Save Selected Items' option. You can also copy the selected records
into the clipboard (Ctrl+C) and then paste them (Ctrl+V) into Excel or
other spreadsheet application.



Command-Line Options
====================



/table <Database Filename> <Table Name>
Specifies the database and table to open.

/stext <Filename>
Save the database table into a regular text file.

/stab <Filename>
Save the database table into a tab-delimited text file.

/scomma <Filename>
Save the database table into a comma-delimited text file (csv).

/stabular <Filename>
Save the database table into a tabular text file.

/shtml <Filename>
Save the database table into HTML file (Horizontal).

/sverhtml <Filename>
Save the database table into HTML file (Vertical).

/sxml <Filename>
Save the database table into XML file.

/sort <column>
This command-line option can be used with other save options for sorting
by the desired column. The <column> parameter can specify the column
index (0 for the first column, 1 for the second column, and so on) or the
name of the column, like "StatusState" and "CalculatedBuddyIdentifier".
You can specify the '~' prefix character (e.g:
"~CalculatedBuddyIdentifier") if you want to sort in descending order.
You can put multiple /sort in the command-line if you want to sort by
multiple columns.

Examples:
ESEDatabaseView.exe /table "c:\temp\contacts.edb"
"SimpleContact-v081111-0122-1303" /scomma c:\temp\1.csv
ESEDatabaseView.exe /table "c:\files\contacts.edb"
"SimpleContact-v081111-0777-1111" /shtml c:\files\1.html /Sort
"CalculatedBuddyIdentifier"



Translating ESEDatabaseView to other languages
==============================================

In order to translate ESEDatabaseView to other language, follow the
instructions below:
1. Run ESEDatabaseView with /savelangfile parameter:
   ESEDatabaseView.exe /savelangfile
   A file named ESEDatabaseView_lng.ini will be created in the folder of
   ESEDatabaseView utility.
2. Open the created language file in Notepad or in any other text
   editor.
3. Translate all string entries to the desired language. Optionally,
   you can also add your name and/or a link to your Web site.
   (TranslatorName and TranslatorURL values) If you add this information,
   it'll be used in the 'About' window.
4. After you finish the translation, Run ESEDatabaseView, and all
   translated strings will be loaded from the language file.
   If you want to run ESEDatabaseView without the translation, simply
   rename the language file, or move it to another folder.



License
=======

This utility is released as freeware. You are allowed to freely
distribute this utility via floppy disk, CD-ROM, Internet, or in any
other way, as long as you don't charge anything for this and you don't
sell it or distribute it as a part of commercial product. If you
distribute this utility, you must include all files in the distribution
package, without any modification !



Disclaimer
==========

The software is provided "AS IS" without any warranty, either expressed
or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The author will not
be liable for any special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages
due to loss of data or any other reason.



Feedback
========

If you have any problem, suggestion, comment, or you found a bug in my
utility, you can send a message to nirsofer@yahoo.com
