PBH File Extension

What is PBH file?

PBH is a file extension commonly associated with PowerBasic Help files. PowerBasic Help specification was created by PowerBASIC, Inc.. PBH file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with PBH extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports PBH files is PowerBASIC. On the official website of PowerBASIC, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about thePowerBASIC software, but also about PBH and other supported file formats.

Programs which support PBH file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support PBH files. Files with PBH 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 PBH extension?

Problems with accessing PBH may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with PBH extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install PowerBASIC software

Problems with opening and working with PBH files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with PBH files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download PowerBASIC and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support PBH files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download PowerBASIC installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit PowerBASIC, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of PowerBASIC and update if needed

If you already have PowerBASIC installed on your systems and PBH 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 The reason that PowerBASIC cannot handle files with PBH may be that the software is outdated.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 PowerBASIC.

Step 3. Set the default application to open PBH files to PowerBASIC

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PBH files with latest version of PowerBASIC you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the PBH file and choose Open with option
• 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 PowerBASIC is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PBH files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with PBH extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select PowerBASIC and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PBH extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the PBH is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the PBH file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the PBH file for viruses or malware

If the PBH 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 PBH 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 PBH 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. If the PBH file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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 out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the PowerBasic Help file.

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

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

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 PowerBasic Help file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle PBH files.

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