Tips to open YMBK file
Can't open the YMBK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open YMBK files as well as a list of programs that support YMBK files.
YMBK file extension
| File Name |
Xilisoft Mobile Manager Phonebook |
| File Developer |
Xilisoft Corporation |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The YMBK file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the YMBK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the YMBK file on each system platform.
What is YMBK file?
The file in the YMBK format belongs to the Misc Files category. The creator of this file is Xilisoft Corporation. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Xilisoft Mobile Manager Phonebook is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Xilisoft Mobile Phone Manager application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Xilisoft Corporation.
How to open YMBK file?
The most common problem when using Xilisoft Mobile Manager Phonebook is that a specific YMBK is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open YMBK, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the YMBK 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 Xilisoft Mobile Phone Manager
The first step is to check if the computer has the Xilisoft Mobile Phone Manager program installed. This can be achieved by typing Xilisoft Mobile Phone Manager into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support YMBK files.
Programs to open YMBK file
Remember to download programs supporting YMBK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Xilisoft Mobile Phone Manager with YMBK files
If, despite the installed application, the YMBK file does not start in the Xilisoft Mobile Phone Manager 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. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. 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 YMBK file with the Xilisoft Mobile Phone Manager application.
Step 3. Update Xilisoft Mobile Phone Manager to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Xilisoft Mobile Phone Manager program with the Xilisoft Mobile Manager Phonebook file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Xilisoft Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the YMBK file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the YMBK 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the YMBK file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected YMBK files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of YMBK file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 YMBK files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Xilisoft Corporation help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted YMBK files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the YMBK file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the YMBK 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. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the YMBK file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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