Tips to open SFB file

Can't open the SFB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SFB files as well as a list of programs that support SFB files.

SFB file extension

File Name PlayStation 3 Disc Data Format
File Developer Sony
File Category Game Files

The SFB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SFB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SFB file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 0
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  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SFB file?

The file in the SFB format belongs to the Game Files category. It was designed by Sony. Additionally, the Game Files category contains 1509 of other files. PlayStation 3 Disc Data Format 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. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. The Microsoft Windows with USB connection, Windows Notepad, NotePad++ text editor programs will also handle the file when the ASToolPS3 program does not fulfill its role.

How to open SFB file?

The main problem with PlayStation 3 Disc Data Format is that the SFB file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file SFB 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 SFB 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 ASToolPS3

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ASToolPS3 is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name ASToolPS3 in it. 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 SFB.

Step 2. Create association of ASToolPS3 with SFB files

If, despite the installed application, the SFB file does not start in the ASToolPS3 application, you must create a file association. 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 SFB file with the ASToolPS3 application.

Step 3. Update ASToolPS3 to the latest version

If, despite the association of the ASToolPS3 program with the PlayStation 3 Disc Data Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SFB file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SFB file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SFB or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected SFB 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 SFB files changes over time. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SFB file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted SFB files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the SFB 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SFB to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SFB file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.