Tips to open PBU file
Can't open the PBU file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PBU files as well as a list of programs that support PBU files.
PBU file extension
| File Name |
PowerBASIC Unit |
| File Developer |
PowerBASIC, Inc. |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The PBU file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PBU files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PBU file on each system platform.
What is PBU file?
The file in the PBU format belongs to the Misc Files category. The author of this format is PowerBASIC, Inc.. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. PowerBASIC Unit 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. It is recommended to use PowerBASIC to handle this file. This is a program created by PowerBASIC, Inc..
How to open PBU file?
The most common problem when using PowerBASIC Unit is that a specific PBU is not associated with the program. This causes the file PBU 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 PBU 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 PowerBASIC
The first step is to check if the computer has the PowerBASIC program installed. To do this, enter the name PowerBASIC 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 PBU.
Programs to open PBU file
Remember to download programs supporting PBU files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of PowerBASIC with PBU files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PBU file still does not use the PowerBASIC program, it means no 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 PowerBASIC application as the default for handling the PBU file.
Step 3. Update PowerBASIC to the latest version
If, however, after binding PowerBASIC with PowerBASIC Unit there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the PowerBASIC, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PBU file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PBU file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PBU file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected PBU 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 PBU 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 the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PBU files. You can restore the file from a backup or use PowerBASIC, Inc. help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file PBU 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 PBU file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PBU file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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