Tips to open PBIT file
Can't open the PBIT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PBIT files as well as a list of programs that support PBIT files.
PBIT file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Power BI Desktop Template Format |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The PBIT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PBIT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PBIT file on each system platform.
What is PBIT file?
The file in the PBIT format belongs to the Text Files category. Additionally, the Text Files category contains 440 of other files. Microsoft Power BI Desktop Template Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Microsoft Power BI. This was created by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open PBIT file?
The main problem with Microsoft Power BI Desktop Template Format is that the PBIT file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open PBIT, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PBIT 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 Microsoft Power BI
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Power BI is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Power BI into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PBIT with Microsoft Power BI. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PBIT files.
Programs to open PBIT file
Remember to download programs supporting PBIT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Power BI with PBIT files
If, despite the installed application, the PBIT file does not start in the Microsoft Power BI application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Power BI application as the default for handling the PBIT file.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Power BI to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Power BI program with the Microsoft Power BI Desktop Template Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PBIT file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't 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 suggests truncating the PBIT file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 PBIT or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PBIT files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PBIT file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PBIT file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PBIT 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. Copying the PBIT file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PBIT file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PBIT file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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