Tips to open FBC file
Can't open the FBC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FBC files as well as a list of programs that support FBC files.
FBC file extension
| File Name |
Family Tree Maker For DOS Backup Format |
| File Developer |
Ancestry.com |
| File Category |
Backup Files |
The FBC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FBC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FBC file on each system platform.
What is FBC file?
The file in the FBC format belongs to the Backup Files category. The creator of this file is Ancestry.com. In addition to this file, the Backup Files category includes 243 related files. Family Tree Maker For DOS Backup Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Family Tree Maker application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Ancestry.com Inc..
How to open FBC file?
The main problem with Family Tree Maker For DOS Backup Format is that the FBC file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that FBC files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FBC file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Family Tree Maker
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Family Tree Maker is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Family Tree Maker into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open FBC files.
Programs to open FBC file
Remember to download programs supporting FBC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Family Tree Maker with FBC files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the FBC file still does not use the Family Tree Maker program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Family Tree Maker application as the default for handling the FBC file.
Step 3. Update Family Tree Maker to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Family Tree Maker program with the Family Tree Maker For DOS Backup Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Ancestry.com Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FBC file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the FBC file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the FBC file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover FBC files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the FBC file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged FBC files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Ancestry.com, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file FBC except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move FBC to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the FBC file again. However, some background programs may block the FBC file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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