File extension FBW
| File type | HP Backup Split Backup Format |
| Developer | Hewlett Packard |
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What is a FBW file?
FBW is a backup copy file created with HP Recovery Manager Software application. FBW format was developed for Windows Server 2003 and 2008 systems as a part of business-oriented data backup solution. FBW is an archive file that stores data in compressed form.
FBW files were typically used as security backup copies and stored on external storage devices (CDs, USB drives, external HDD drives, etc.). Single FBW archive can be further divided into smaller parts. In order to unpack given FBW archive an executable EXE file related to the archive is needed (the EXE file is created automatically upon archive creation).
Program(s) that can open the .FBW file
How to open FBW files
If you cannot open the FBW file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports FBW among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the FBW file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the FBW format files
The inability to open and operate the FBW file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the HP Backup Split Backup Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a FBW file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the FBW file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the FBW from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the FBW format
- The FBW file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the FBW file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a FBW file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the FBW file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the FBW file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the FBW file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.FBW) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected FBW file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the FBW file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. FBW) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.