Tips to open NFB file
Can't open the NFB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NFB files as well as a list of programs that support NFB files.
NFB file extension
| File Name |
Nokia Phone Backup Format |
| File Developer |
Nokia |
| File Category |
Backup Files |
The NFB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NFB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NFB file on each system platform.
What is NFB file?
The file in the NFB format belongs to the Backup Files category. It was designed by Nokia. Backup Files consists of 243 similar files. Nokia Phone Backup Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Nokia NbuExplorer to handle this file. This is a program created by petrusek. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the NFB file. The Nokia Suite, Noki programs will also handle the file when the Nokia NbuExplorer program does not fulfill its role.
How to open NFB file?
The main problem with Nokia Phone Backup Format is that the NFB file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that NFB files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NFB 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 NbuExplorer
The first step is to check if the computer has the Nokia NbuExplorer program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Nokia NbuExplorer in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support NFB files.
Programs to open NFB file
Remember to download programs supporting NFB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Nokia NbuExplorer with NFB files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the NFB file still does not use the Nokia NbuExplorer program, it means no association. 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 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the NFB file with the Nokia NbuExplorer application.
Step 3. Update Nokia NbuExplorer to the latest version
If, however, after binding Nokia NbuExplorer with Nokia Phone Backup Format 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 petrusek website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NFB 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 NFB file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the NFB file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the NFB file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover NFB 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 NFB 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular NFB file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Nokia
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file NFB 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the NFB file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the NFB 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 NFB file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the NFB file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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