Tips to open FOB file
Can't open the FOB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FOB files as well as a list of programs that support FOB files.
FOB file extension
| File Name |
Dynamics NAV Object Container Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The FOB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FOB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FOB file on each system platform.
What is FOB file?
The file in the FOB format belongs to the Data Files category. The creator of this file is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. Dynamics NAV Object Container Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is Microsoft Dynamics NAV. This was created by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open FOB file?
The main problem with Dynamics NAV Object Container Format is that the FOB file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file FOB to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FOB 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 Microsoft Dynamics NAV
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Dynamics NAV is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Dynamics NAV in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file FOB with Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open FOB files.
Programs to open FOB file
Remember to download programs supporting FOB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Dynamics NAV with FOB files
If, despite the installed application, the FOB file does not start in the Microsoft Dynamics NAV application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the FOB file with the Microsoft Dynamics NAV application.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Dynamics NAV to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Dynamics NAV program, it is possible that Dynamics NAV Object Container Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FOB file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the FOB file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file FOB or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected FOB file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of FOB file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FOB file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted FOB files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the FOB file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the FOB file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the FOB file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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