Tips to open NOTEBOOK file

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

NOTEBOOK file extension

File Name SMART Notebook Format
File Developer SMART Technologies
File Category Data Files

The NOTEBOOK file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NOTEBOOK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NOTEBOOK file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is NOTEBOOK file?

The NOTEBOOK file has been categorized as Data Files. The creator of this file is SMART Technologies. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. SMART Notebook Format is supported by 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is SMART Notebook software. This was created by SMART Technologies ULC. This file type can also be opened by 5 other programs. MimioStudio, SMART Technologies Notebook Express will apply when it is not possible to use SMART Notebook software.

How to open NOTEBOOK file?

The most common problem when using SMART Notebook Format is that a specific NOTEBOOK is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that NOTEBOOK 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 NOTEBOOK 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 SMART Notebook software

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that SMART Notebook software is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name SMART Notebook software into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file NOTEBOOK.

Step 2. Create association of SMART Notebook software with NOTEBOOK files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the NOTEBOOK file to open in the SMART Notebook software 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 NOTEBOOK file with the SMART Notebook software program.

Step 3. Update SMART Notebook software to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the SMART Notebook software program, it is possible that SMART Notebook Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the SMART Technologies ULC website or update the program from the application.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The NOTEBOOK file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the NOTEBOOK file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file NOTEBOOK or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover NOTEBOOK 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 NOTEBOOK 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 the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair NOTEBOOK file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use SMART Technologies help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted NOTEBOOK 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the NOTEBOOK file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the NOTEBOOK file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the NOTEBOOK file again. However, some background programs may block the NOTEBOOK file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.