File extension VBE
| File type | Visual Basic Encoded Script Format |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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What is a VBE file?
Files with the .VBE extension contain encrypted source code for scripts written in a reduced version of the Visual Basic programming language – VBScript. They can be launched by the Windows Script Host program and are unique to the Windows operating system.
Since the contents of the code cannot be read, and the file can only be launched in Windows, if the file comes from an unknown source, caution is advised – VBE files are often used by hackers for writing malware.
Program(s) that can open the .VBE file
How to open VBE files
If you cannot open the VBE 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 VBE 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 VBE file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the VBE format files
The inability to open and operate the VBE 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 Visual Basic Encoded Script Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a VBE file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the VBE file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the VBE from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the VBE format
- The VBE 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 VBE file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a VBE file are out of date.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 VBE file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the VBE file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the VBE file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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| .ahk | AutoHotkey Script Format |
| .air | Adobe AIR Rich Internet Applications |
| .apk | Google Android Package Format |
| .app | MAC Application Package Or Core System Service Format |
| .applescript | AppleScript Script Format |
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.VBE) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected VBE 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 VBE 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. VBE) 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.