Tips to open XBC file

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

XBC file extension

File Name SMART Notebook Format
File Developer SMART Technologies
File Category Data Files

The XBC file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XBC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XBC file on each system platform.

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What is XBC file?

The file with the extension XBC is the Data Files file type. The creator of this file is SMART Technologies. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. SMART Notebook Format is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The SMART Notebook software application is recommended to open the file. It was released by SMART Technologies ULC. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs.

How to open XBC file?

The main problem with SMART Notebook Format is that the XBC file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that XBC 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 XBC 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 SMART Notebook software

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that SMART Notebook software is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing SMART Notebook software into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support XBC files.

Step 2. Create association of SMART Notebook software with XBC files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the XBC file still does not use the SMART Notebook software program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the SMART Notebook software application as the default for handling the XBC file.

Step 3. Update SMART Notebook software to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the SMART Notebook software program, it is possible that SMART Notebook Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the SMART Technologies ULC page and install.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the XBC file. 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. 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 XBC file. Sometimes virus-infected XBC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the XBC file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular XBC file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting SMART Technologies, 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 XBC 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. If possible, you can try to move the XBC file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the XBC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the XBC file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.