CUB File Extension

What is CUB file?

Full format name of files that use CUB extension is Analysis Services Cube Format. Microsoft defined the Analysis Services Cube Format format standard. CUB files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. CUB file format, along with 1326 other file formats, belongs to the Data Files category. The most popular program for handling CUB files is Microsoft Excel, but users can choose among 3 different programs that support this file format. Microsoft Excel software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about CUB files or the Microsoft Excel software program.

Programs which support CUB file extension

Programs that can handle CUB files are as follows. Files with CUB extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with CUB extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening CUB files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with CUB extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with CUB files.

Step 1. Download and install Microsoft Excel

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports CUB files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select Microsoft Excel or one of the recommended programs (for example, Microsoft SQL Server 2012, Microsoft Windows, Windows Installer) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Microsoft Excel installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Microsoft Excel

If you already have Microsoft Excel installed on your systems and CUB files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that Microsoft Excel cannot handle files with CUB 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 Microsoft Excel.

Step 3. Set the default application to open CUB files to Microsoft Excel

If you have the latest version of Microsoft Excel installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage CUB on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the CUB file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Microsoft Excel installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open CUB files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the CUB file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with CUB extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the CUB is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CUB file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The CUB may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the CUB file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the CUB file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If the CUB 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 CUB 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 out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Analysis Services Cube Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Microsoft Excel

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support CUB files. Close all running programs and try opening the CUB file.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Analysis Services Cube Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the CUB files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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