Tips to open VBN file
Can't open the VBN file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VBN files as well as a list of programs that support VBN files.
VBN file extension
| File Name |
Symantec AntiVirus Quarantined |
| File Developer |
Symantec Corporation |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The VBN file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VBN files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VBN file on each system platform.
What is VBN file?
The file in the VBN format belongs to the Misc Files category. It was designed by Symantec Corporation. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Symantec AntiVirus Quarantined is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Norton AntiVirus. This was created by Symantec Corporation.
How to open VBN file?
The most common problem when using Symantec AntiVirus Quarantined is that a specific VBN is not associated with the program. This causes the file VBN 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 VBN 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 Norton AntiVirus
In this case, you should first verify that the Norton AntiVirus application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Norton AntiVirus in it. 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 VBN files.
Programs to open VBN file
Remember to download programs supporting VBN files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Norton AntiVirus with VBN files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the VBN file to open in the Norton AntiVirus application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 VBN file with the Norton AntiVirus application.
Step 3. Update Norton AntiVirus to the latest version
If, however, after binding Norton AntiVirus with Symantec AntiVirus Quarantined there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Symantec Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VBN file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to VBN files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the VBN file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected VBN files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the VBN file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged VBN files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Symantec Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file VBN 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move VBN to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the VBN file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the VBN file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the VBN file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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