POB File Extension

What is POB file?

POB filename suffix is mostly used for Punch! CAD 3D Graphics files. Punch! CAD 3D Graphics specification was created by Punch! Software. POB files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. POB file belongs to the 3D Image Files category just like 622 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports POB files is Punch! Home Design Architectural Series. Punch! Home Design Architectural Series software was developed by Punch! Software, and on its official website you may find more information about POB files or the Punch! Home Design Architectural Series software program.

Programs which support POB file extension

Programs that can handle POB files are as follows. POB files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with POB extension?

Being unable to open files with POB extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with POB files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Punch! Home Design Architectural Series

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening POB files is that no program that can handle POB files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Punch! Home Design Architectural Series developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Punch! Home Design Architectural Series website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Punch! Home Design Architectural Series

If you already have Punch! Home Design Architectural Series installed on your systems and POB 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. The reason that Punch! Home Design Architectural Series cannot handle files with POB may be that the software is outdated.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 Punch! Home Design Architectural Series.

Step 3. Assign Punch! Home Design Architectural Series to POB files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate POB files with latest version of Punch! Home Design Architectural Series you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the POB file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Punch! Home Design Architectural Series is installed, check the Always use this app to open POB files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the POB file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Punch! Home Design Architectural Series and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with POB extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the POB for 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 POB file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the POB file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the POB file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the POB file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic POB file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with POB extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Punch! CAD 3D Graphics file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Punch! Home Design Architectural Series

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Punch! CAD 3D Graphics files. It may be the case that the POB files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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