Tips to open POBI file
Can't open the POBI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open POBI files as well as a list of programs that support POBI files.
POBI file extension
| File Name |
Kindle Touch Periodical Format |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The POBI file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the POBI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the POBI file on each system platform.
What is POBI file?
The POBI file has been categorized as Text Files. Additionally, the Text Files category contains 440 of other files. Kindle Touch Periodical Format is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Amazon Kindle application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Amazon.com, Inc.. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the POBI file. You can use Calibre in case Amazon Kindle cannot be used.
How to open POBI file?
An often recurring problem with Kindle Touch Periodical Format is that POBI is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file POBI 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 POBI 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 Amazon Kindle
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Amazon Kindle is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Amazon Kindle into the 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 POBI files.
Programs to open POBI file
Remember to download programs supporting POBI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Amazon Kindle with POBI files
If, despite the installed application, the POBI file does not start in the Amazon Kindle application, you must create a file association. 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the POBI file with the Amazon Kindle program.
Step 3. Update Amazon Kindle to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Amazon Kindle program, it is possible that Kindle Touch Periodical Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Amazon.com, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the POBI file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The POBI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the POBI file contents when downloading or copying. 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 POBI file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected POBI 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 POBI 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair POBI file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, 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 POBI 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the POBI file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the POBI file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file POBI to close. 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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