Tips to open WBFS file
Can't open the WBFS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WBFS files as well as a list of programs that support WBFS files.
WBFS file extension
| File Name |
Wii Backup Format System Format |
| File Developer |
Waninkoko |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The WBFS file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WBFS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WBFS file on each system platform.
What is WBFS file?
The .WBFS file is a disk image. This is a special Nintendo Wii game disc image. Such an image can then be saved on an external medium, and if necessary, read using an appropriate application on the console. However, this process is not supported or recommended by the console manufacturer. However, this is not a breach of the licensing rules and is allowed as long as you own the original game. Some desktop applications can also read .WBFS files and convert them to other formats.
How to open WBFS file?
An often recurring problem with Wii Backup Format System Format is that WBFS is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that WBFS files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WBFS 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 WiiJManager
In this case, you should first verify that the WiiJManager application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name WiiJManager in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WBFS with WiiJManager. Below you will find a list of applications that support WBFS files.
Programs to open WBFS file
Remember to download programs supporting WBFS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WiiJManager with WBFS files
If, despite the installed application, the WBFS file does not start in the WiiJManager application, you must create a file association. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 WBFS file with the WiiJManager application.
Step 3. Update WiiJManager to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the WiiJManager program, it is possible that Wii Backup Format System Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WBFS file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to WBFS files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our WBFS file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WBFS files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the WBFS files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular WBFS file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file WBFS 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. It is best to move WBFS to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the WBFS file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WBFS file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WBFS file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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