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LBI File Extension

Dreamweaver Library Item
  • Developer
    Adobe Systems
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  • Popularity
    3.2 (4 votes)

What is LBI file?

LBI is a file extension commonly associated with Dreamweaver Library Item files. Dreamweaver Library Item specification was created by Adobe Systems. LBI files are supported by software applications available for devices running Mac OS, Windows. LBI file format, along with 1205 other file formats, belongs to the Developer Files category. Users are advised to use Adobe Dreamweaver software for managing LBI files, although 3 other programs can also handle this type of file. On the official website of Adobe Systems Incorporated developer not only will you find detailed information about theAdobe Dreamweaver software, but also about LBI and other supported file formats.

Programs which support LBI file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open LBI files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. LBI files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Programs that support LBI file

How to open file with LBI extension?

Problems with accessing LBI may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with LBI 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 LBI files.

Step 1. Get the Adobe Dreamweaver

Install software to open LBI file Problems with opening and working with LBI files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with LBI files being present on your machine. The most obvious solution is to download and install Adobe Dreamweaver or one to the listed programs: Adobe Flash Professional. 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 Adobe Dreamweaver installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Adobe Systems Incorporated website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Adobe Dreamweaver and update if needed

Update software that support file extension LBIIf you already have Adobe Dreamweaver installed on your systems and LBI 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 LBI files are not compatible with Adobe Dreamweaver. The most recent version of Adobe Dreamweaver is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Adobe Dreamweaver to LBI files

If you have the latest version of Adobe Dreamweaver installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage LBI on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Associate software with LBI file on Windows

Change the default application in Windows

  • Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the LBI file
  • Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
  • Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Adobe Dreamweaver is installed, check the Always use this app to open LBI files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button
Associate software with LBI file on Mac

Change the default application in Mac OS

  • From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with LBI extension, 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 LBI extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

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

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the LBI file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

Check LBI file for viruses
1. Verify that the LBI in question is not infected with a computer virus

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

2. Verify that the LBI file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the LBI file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with LBI extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Adobe Dreamweaver

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

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 Dreamweaver Library Item files. It may be the case that the LBI files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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