Tips to open PBO file
Can't open the PBO file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PBO files as well as a list of programs that support PBO files.
PBO file extension
| File Name |
Packed Bohemia Object |
| File Developer |
Bohemia Interactive |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The PBO file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PBO files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PBO file on each system platform.
What is PBO file?
The file with the extension PBO is the Game Files file type. The author of this format is Bohemia Interactive. Additionally, the Game Files category contains 1509 of other files. Packed Bohemia Object is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. You can use ArmA Tools, Pbo View in case ArmA cannot be used.
How to open PBO file?
The most common problem when using Packed Bohemia Object is that a specific PBO is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open PBO, 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 PBO 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 ArmA
The first step is to check if the computer has the ArmA program installed. This can be achieved by typing ArmA into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PBO files.
Programs to open PBO file
Remember to download programs supporting PBO files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArmA with PBO files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PBO file to open in the ArmA 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 window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PBO file with the ArmA program.
Step 3. Update ArmA to the latest version
If, however, after binding ArmA with Packed Bohemia Object there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PBO file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PBO file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PBO or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected PBO file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the PBO 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PBO files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted PBO files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move PBO to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PBO to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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