Tips to open POB file
Can't open the POB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open POB files as well as a list of programs that support POB files.
POB file extension
| File Name |
Punch! CAD 3D Graphics |
| File Developer |
Punch! Software |
| File Category |
3D Image Files |
The POB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the POB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the POB file on each system platform.
What is POB file?
The file in the POB format belongs to the 3D Image Files category. The creator of this file is Punch! Software. In addition to this file, the 3D Image Files category includes 622 related files. Punch! CAD 3D Graphics is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is Punch! Home Design Architectural Series. This was created by Punch! Software.
How to open POB file?
The main problem with Punch! CAD 3D Graphics is that the POB file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that POB files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the POB 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 Punch! Home Design Architectural Series
In this case, you should first verify that the Punch! Home Design Architectural Series application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Punch! Home Design Architectural Series into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file POB.
Programs to open POB file
Remember to download programs supporting POB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Punch! Home Design Architectural Series with POB files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the POB file to open in the Punch! Home Design Architectural Series 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 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 set the program to handle this type. 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 POB file with the Punch! Home Design Architectural Series application.
Step 3. Update Punch! Home Design Architectural Series to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Punch! Home Design Architectural Series program with the Punch! CAD 3D Graphics file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Punch! Software website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the POB file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to POB files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our POB file. Sometimes virus-infected POB files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the POB 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged POB files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Punch! Software
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted POB 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the POB file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. 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 POB file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the POB file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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