Tips to open IWB file
Can't open the IWB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open IWB files as well as a list of programs that support IWB files.
IWB file extension
| File Name |
Common Format |
| File Developer |
SMART Technologies ULC |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The IWB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the IWB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the IWB file on each system platform.
What is IWB file?
The file with the extension IWB is the Misc Files file type. The creator of this file is SMART Technologies ULC. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Common Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is SMART Notebook software. This was created by SMART Technologies ULC.
How to open IWB file?
The most common problem when using Common Format is that a specific IWB is not associated with the program. This causes the file IWB 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 IWB 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 SMART Notebook software
The first step is to check if the computer has the SMART Notebook software program installed. This can be achieved by typing SMART Notebook software into the operating 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 IWB files.
Programs to open IWB file
Remember to download programs supporting IWB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SMART Notebook software with IWB files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the IWB file still does not use the SMART Notebook software 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 select the desired program. 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 IWB file with the SMART Notebook software application.
Step 3. Update SMART Notebook software to the latest version
If, however, after binding SMART Notebook software with Common Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the SMART Technologies ULC page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the IWB file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to IWB files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our IWB file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover IWB files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the IWB files changes over time. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair IWB file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact SMART Technologies ULC
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file IWB 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the IWB file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the IWB file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the IWB file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the IWB file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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