Tips to open FBM file
Can't open the FBM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FBM files as well as a list of programs that support FBM files.
FBM file extension
| File Name |
Fuzzy Bitmap Image |
| File Developer |
Michael L. Mauldin |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The FBM file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FBM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FBM file on each system platform.
What is FBM file?
The file in the FBM format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. The creator of this file is Michael L. Mauldin. In addition to this file, the Raster Image Files category includes 522 related files. Fuzzy Bitmap Image is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use XnView to handle this file. This is a program created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the FBM file. The xli programs will also handle the file when the XnView program does not fulfill its role.
How to open FBM file?
An often recurring problem with Fuzzy Bitmap Image is that FBM is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open FBM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FBM 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 XnView
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that XnView is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing XnView into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support FBM files.
Programs to open FBM file
Remember to download programs supporting FBM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with FBM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the FBM file to open in the XnView application, but you can set it manually. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the FBM file with the XnView application.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that Fuzzy Bitmap Image requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FBM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the FBM file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file FBM or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected FBM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of FBM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular FBM file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Michael L. Mauldin help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted FBM files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the FBM file to another location.
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. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the FBM file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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