PBR File Extension

What is PBR file?

Full format name of files that use PBR extension is Microsoft Publisher Backup. Microsoft Publisher Backup format was developed by Microsoft Corporation. PBR file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with PBR extension are categorized as Archive Files files. The Archive Files subset comprises 619 various file formats. Users are advised to use Microsoft Publisher software for managing PBR files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named Microsoft Publisher was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PBR files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support PBR file extension

The following listing features PBR-compatible programs. Files with PBR 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 PBR extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PBR files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Microsoft Publisher Backup 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 PBR files.

Step 1. Install Microsoft Publisher software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PBR files is that no program that can handle PBR files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Microsoft Publisher or one to the listed programs: Microsoft Office. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Microsoft Publisher installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Microsoft Publisher to the latest version

You still cannot access PBR files although Microsoft Publisher is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. 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 PBR files are not compatible with Microsoft Publisher. The most recent version of Microsoft Publisher is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Microsoft Publisher Backup files with Microsoft Publisher

After installing Microsoft Publisher (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open PBR files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the PBR with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Microsoft Publisher installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open PBR files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with PBR extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Microsoft Publisher and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PBR extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

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

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

If the PBR is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the PBR file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

Did you receive the PBR 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 PBR 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.

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 Microsoft Publisher Backup file.

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

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Microsoft Publisher Backup file. It may be the case that the PBR files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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