Tips to open NBIN file
Can't open the NBIN file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NBIN files as well as a list of programs that support NBIN files.
NBIN file extension
| File Name |
Compiled NASL Script |
| File Developer |
Tenable Network Security |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The NBIN file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NBIN files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NBIN file on each system platform.
What is NBIN file?
The file in the NBIN format belongs to the Developer Files category. The creator of this file is Tenable Network Security. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. Compiled NASL Script is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Nessus. This was created by Tenable Network Security.
How to open NBIN file?
An often recurring problem with Compiled NASL Script is that NBIN is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open NBIN, 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 NBIN 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 Nessus
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Nessus is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Nessus 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. Below is a list of programs that support the file NBIN.
Programs to open NBIN file
Remember to download programs supporting NBIN files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Nessus with NBIN files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the NBIN file still does not use the Nessus program, it means no association. 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the NBIN file with the Nessus program.
Step 3. Update Nessus to the latest version
If, however, after binding Nessus with Compiled NASL Script there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Tenable Network Security website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NBIN file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to NBIN files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the NBIN file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected NBIN files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of NBIN file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular NBIN file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Tenable Network Security
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted NBIN 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move NBIN to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file NBIN to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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