Tips to open PBK file
Can't open the PBK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PBK files as well as a list of programs that support PBK files.
PBK file extension
| File Name |
Dial-Up Phone Book Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The PBK file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PBK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PBK file on each system platform.
What is PBK file?
The PBK file has been categorized as Data Files. It was designed by Microsoft. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. Dial-Up Phone Book Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Microsoft Windows. This was created by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open PBK file?
The main problem with Dial-Up Phone Book Format is that the PBK file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file PBK to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PBK 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 Windows
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Windows is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Windows into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PBK files.
Programs to open PBK file
Remember to download programs supporting PBK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Windows with PBK files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PBK file to open in the Microsoft Windows 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. 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. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Windows application as the default for handling the PBK file.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Windows to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Windows program with the Dial-Up Phone Book 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 PBK 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PBK file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PBK file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected PBK files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the PBK files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PBK files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PBK 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 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. Copying the PBK file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PBK file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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