Tips to open FTMB file
Can't open the FTMB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FTMB files as well as a list of programs that support FTMB files.
FTMB file extension
| File Name |
Family Tree Maker Backup |
| File Developer |
Ancestry.com Inc. |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The FTMB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FTMB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FTMB file on each system platform.
What is FTMB file?
The FTMB file has been categorized as Archive Files. The author of this format is Ancestry.com Inc.. In addition to this file, the Archive Files category includes 619 related files. Family Tree Maker Backup appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Family Tree Maker application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Ancestry.com Inc..
How to open FTMB file?
An often recurring problem with Family Tree Maker Backup is that FTMB is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that FTMB files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FTMB 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
In this case, you should first verify that the Family Tree Maker application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Family Tree Maker into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file FTMB.
Programs to open FTMB file
Remember to download programs supporting FTMB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Family Tree Maker with FTMB files
If, despite the installed application, the FTMB file does not start in the Family Tree Maker 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 select the desired program. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Family Tree Maker application as the default for handling the FTMB file.
Step 3. Update Family Tree Maker to the latest version
If, however, after binding Family Tree Maker with Family Tree Maker Backup there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Ancestry.com Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FTMB file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The FTMB file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the FTMB file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the FTMB file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover FTMB 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 FTMB file. 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 the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular FTMB file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Ancestry.com Inc. help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file FTMB 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the FTMB file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the FTMB file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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