HBC2 File Extension

What is HBC2 file?

HBC2 is a file extension commonly associated with HyperBac Compressed Format Archive files. Xceleon Technologies defined the HyperBac Compressed Format Archive format standard. Files with HBC2 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with HBC2 extension are categorized as Compressed Files files. The Compressed Files subset comprises 236 various file formats. The most popular program for handling HBC2 files is SQL HyperBac, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support HBC2 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support HBC2 files. Files with HBC2 suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with HBC2 extension?

Problems with accessing HBC2 may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with HBC2 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install SQL HyperBac

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports HBC2 files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select SQL HyperBac or one of the recommended programs (for example, WinExtractor) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support HBC2 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit SQL HyperBac website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of SQL HyperBac

If the problems with opening HBC2 files still occur even after installing SQL HyperBac, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of SQL HyperBac is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that SQL HyperBac cannot handle files with HBC2 may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using SQL HyperBac.

Step 3. Set the default application to open HBC2 files to SQL HyperBac

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate HBC2 files with latest version of SQL HyperBac you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the HBC2 file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where SQL HyperBac is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open HBC2 files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected HBC2 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with HBC2 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the HBC2 file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the HBC2 file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the HBC2 in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the HBC2 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the HBC2 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic HBC2 file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with HBC2 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the HyperBac Compressed Format Archive file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open SQL HyperBac

If the systems has insufficient resources to open HBC2 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with HyperBac Compressed Format Archive file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle HBC2 files.

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