Tips to open IRB file

Can't open the IRB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open IRB files as well as a list of programs that support IRB files.

IRB file extension

File Name Interactive Ruby Script Format
File Category Developer Files

The IRB file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the IRB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the IRB file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is IRB file?

The IRB file has been categorized as Developer Files. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. Interactive Ruby Script Format is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Sublime Text to handle this file. This is a program created by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd. Alternatively, you can use 8 other programs. You can use PSPad, Ruby, NotePad++ text editor, Atom in case Sublime Text cannot be used.

How to open IRB file?

The most common problem when using Interactive Ruby Script Format is that a specific IRB is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open IRB, 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 IRB 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 Sublime Text

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Sublime Text is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Sublime Text into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file IRB.

Step 2. Create association of Sublime Text with IRB files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the IRB file to open in the Sublime Text 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 Sublime Text application as the default for handling the IRB file.

Step 3. Update Sublime Text to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Sublime Text program, it is possible that Interactive Ruby Script Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Sublime HQ Pty Ltd page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the IRB file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the IRB file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our IRB file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover IRB 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 IRB file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair IRB file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted IRB files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the IRB file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. 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. However, some background programs may block the IRB file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.