Tips to open PB file
Can't open the PB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PB files as well as a list of programs that support PB files.
PB file extension
| File Name |
PureBasic Source Format |
| File Developer |
Fantaisie |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The PB file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PB file on each system platform.
What is PB file?
The file in the PB format belongs to the Developer Files category. The creator of this file is Fantaisie. Developer Files consists of 1205 similar files. PureBasic Source Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. Alternatively, you can use 3 other programs. PureBasic, PowerBASIC will apply when it is not possible to use Text editor.
How to open PB file?
The most common problem when using PureBasic Source Format is that a specific PB is not associated with the program. This causes the file PB to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PB 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 Text editor
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Text editor is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Text editor into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PB with Text editor. Below is a list of programs that support the file PB.
Programs to open PB file
Remember to download programs supporting PB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Text editor with PB files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PB file to open in the Text editor application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PB file with the Text editor application.
Step 3. Update Text editor to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Text editor program, it is possible that PureBasic Source Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PB file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PB file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our PB file. However, remember that not every infected PB file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of PB 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PB file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PB 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the PB file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the PB file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PB to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PB file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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