Tips to open KEB file
Can't open the KEB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open KEB files as well as a list of programs that support KEB files.
KEB file extension
| File Name |
Kaspersky Virus Bases Format |
| File Developer |
Kaspersky Labs |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The KEB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the KEB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the KEB file on each system platform.
What is KEB file?
The file with the extension KEB is the Data Files file type. The author of this format is Kaspersky Labs. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. Kaspersky Virus Bases Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Kaspersky Anti-Virus. This was created by Kaspersky Lab. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. The Kaspersky Internet Security programs will also handle the file when the Kaspersky Anti-Virus program does not fulfill its role.
How to open KEB file?
The main problem with Kaspersky Virus Bases Format is that the KEB file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that KEB 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 KEB 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 Kaspersky Anti-Virus
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Kaspersky Anti-Virus is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Kaspersky Anti-Virus into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file KEB with Kaspersky Anti-Virus. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open KEB files.
Programs to open KEB file
Remember to download programs supporting KEB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Kaspersky Anti-Virus with KEB files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the KEB file still does not use the Kaspersky Anti-Virus program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Kaspersky Anti-Virus application as the default for handling the KEB file.
Step 3. Update Kaspersky Anti-Virus to the latest version
If, however, after binding Kaspersky Anti-Virus with Kaspersky Virus Bases 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 Kaspersky Lab page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the KEB file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The KEB file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to KEB files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file KEB or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected KEB files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the KEB files changes over time. 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 KEB file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Kaspersky Labs help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted KEB 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. 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 KEB file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the KEB file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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