FBW File Extension

What is FBW file?

FBW filename suffix is mostly used for HP Recovery Manager Backup Format files. HP Recovery Manager Backup Format format was developed by Hewlett Packard. Files with FBW extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. FBW file belongs to the Backup Files category just like 243 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling FBW files is HP Recovery Manager, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support FBW file extension

Programs that can handle FBW files are as follows. Files with FBW 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 FBW extension?

Problems with accessing FBW may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to HP Recovery Manager Backup Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with FBW files.

Step 1. Install HP Recovery Manager software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening FBW files is that no program that can handle FBW files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select HP Recovery Manager or one of the recommended programs (for example, File Backup Watcher) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support FBW files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download HP Recovery Manager installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of HP Recovery Manager

If you already have HP Recovery Manager installed on your systems and FBW files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why FBW files are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager. The latest version of HP Recovery Manager should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign HP Recovery Manager to FBW files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate FBW files with latest version of HP Recovery Manager you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the FBW file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the HP Recovery Manager installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open FBW files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the FBW file and select 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 FBW extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

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

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper FBW file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

Should it happed that the FBW is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. FBW file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with FBW extension is complete and error-free

If the FBW file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the FBW file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open HP Recovery Manager

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with FBW extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with HP Recovery Manager Backup Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the FBW files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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