Tips to open NBU file
Can't open the NBU file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NBU files as well as a list of programs that support NBU files.
NBU file extension
| File Name |
Nokia Phone Backup Format |
| File Developer |
Nokia |
| File Category |
Backup Files |
The NBU file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NBU files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NBU file on each system platform.
What is NBU file?
The file with the extension NBU is the Backup Files file type. It was designed by Nokia. Additionally, the Backup Files category contains 243 of other files. Nokia Phone Backup Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. Alternatively, you can use 3 other programs. The Noki, Nokia NbuExplorer programs will also handle the file when the Nokia PC Suite program does not fulfill its role.
How to open NBU file?
The most common problem when using Nokia Phone Backup Format is that a specific NBU is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open NBU, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NBU 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 Nokia PC Suite
In this case, you should first verify that the Nokia PC Suite application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Nokia PC Suite in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open NBU files.
Programs to open NBU file
Remember to download programs supporting NBU files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Nokia PC Suite with NBU files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the NBU file to open in the Nokia PC Suite application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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 select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the NBU file with the Nokia PC Suite application.
Step 3. Update Nokia PC Suite to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Nokia PC Suite program with the Nokia Phone Backup Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NBU file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the NBU file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 NBU or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected NBU 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 NBU files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular NBU file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted NBU 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.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. 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 NBU file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the NBU file again. However, some background programs may block the NBU file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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