Tips to open WPB file
Can't open the WPB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WPB files as well as a list of programs that support WPB files.
WPB file extension
| File Name |
Windows Phone Device Manager Backup Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Backup Files |
The WPB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WPB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WPB file on each system platform.
What is WPB file?
The file in the WPB format belongs to the Backup Files category. The author of this format is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Backup Files category includes 243 related files. Windows Phone Device Manager Backup Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Windows Phone Device Manager. This was created by TouchXperience.
How to open WPB file?
An often recurring problem with Windows Phone Device Manager Backup Format is that WPB is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open WPB, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WPB 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 Windows Phone Device Manager
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Windows Phone Device Manager is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Windows Phone Device Manager in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file WPB.
Programs to open WPB file
Remember to download programs supporting WPB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Windows Phone Device Manager with WPB files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WPB file to open in the Windows Phone Device Manager 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. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the WPB file with the Windows Phone Device Manager application.
Step 3. Update Windows Phone Device Manager to the latest version
If, however, after binding Windows Phone Device Manager with Windows Phone Device Manager Backup Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the TouchXperience page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WPB file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WPB file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our WPB file. However, remember that not every infected WPB file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the WPB 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 WPB files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, 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 WPB 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the WPB file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the WPB file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file WPB to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WPB file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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