Tips to open WBCAT file

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

WBCAT file extension

File Name Windows Backup Catalog Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Backup Files

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

Operating systems
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What is WBCAT file?

The file in the WBCAT format belongs to the Backup Files category. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Additionally, the Backup Files category contains 243 of other files. Windows Backup Catalog Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the WBCAT file. The Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP Professional programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Windows Backup and Restore program does not fulfill its role.

How to open WBCAT file?

An often recurring problem with Windows Backup Catalog Format is that WBCAT is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open WBCAT, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WBCAT 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 Microsoft Windows Backup and Restore

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Windows Backup and Restore is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Windows Backup and Restore into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WBCAT with Microsoft Windows Backup and Restore. Below you will find a list of applications that support WBCAT files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Windows Backup and Restore with WBCAT files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WBCAT file still does not use the Microsoft Windows Backup and Restore program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the WBCAT file with the Microsoft Windows Backup and Restore program.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Windows Backup and Restore to the latest version

If, however, after binding Microsoft Windows Backup and Restore with Windows Backup Catalog Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The WBCAT file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to WBCAT files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 WBCAT file. Sometimes virus-infected WBCAT files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the WBCAT 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WBCAT file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WBCAT files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move WBCAT to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WBCAT file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.