Tips to open NOB file

Can't open the NOB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NOB files as well as a list of programs that support NOB files.

NOB file extension

File Name Silver Game Data
File Category Game Files

The NOB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NOB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NOB file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is NOB file?

The file in the NOB format belongs to the Game Files category. Additionally, the Game Files category contains 1509 of other files. Silver Game Data appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Dragon UnPACKer to handle this file. This is a program created by Alexandre Devilliers. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. Vampire: The Masquerade, Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption, Silver will apply when it is not possible to use Dragon UnPACKer.

How to open NOB file?

The main problem with Silver Game Data is that the NOB file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open NOB, 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 NOB 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 Dragon UnPACKer

In this case, you should first verify that the Dragon UnPACKer application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Dragon UnPACKer in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file NOB with Dragon UnPACKer. Below you will find a list of applications that support NOB files.

Step 2. Create association of Dragon UnPACKer with NOB files

If, despite the installed application, the NOB file does not start in the Dragon UnPACKer application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 NOB file with the Dragon UnPACKer program.

Step 3. Update Dragon UnPACKer to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Dragon UnPACKer program with the Silver Game Data file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Alexandre Devilliers page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NOB file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The NOB file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the NOB file. 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the NOB file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected NOB file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of NOB 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 the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular NOB file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted NOB 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the NOB file to another location.
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 NOB to close. However, some background programs may block the NOB file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.