TBKX File Extension

What is TBKX file?

Full format name of files that use TBKX extension is ToolBook XML Project Format. Files with TBKX extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with TBKX extension are categorized as Text Files files. The Text Files subset comprises 440 various file formats. The software recommended for managing TBKX files is ToolBook. ToolBook software was developed by SumTotal Systems, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about TBKX files or the ToolBook software program.

Programs which support TBKX file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support TBKX files. Files with TBKX 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.

Updated: 06/02/2020

How to open file with TBKX extension?

Being unable to open files with TBKX extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with TBKX files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with TBKX files.

Step 1. Get the ToolBook

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports TBKX files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install ToolBook. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support TBKX files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit ToolBook website and download the installer.

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

You still cannot access TBKX files although ToolBook 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. If you have an older version of ToolBook installed, it may not support TBKX format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using ToolBook.

Step 3. Set the default application to open TBKX files to ToolBook

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the TBKX file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where ToolBook is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open TBKX files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the TBKX file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with TBKX extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the TBKX is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the TBKX file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

If the TBKX 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 TBKX file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If the TBKX file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 TBKX 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 ToolBook XML Project Format file.

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

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support TBKX files. Close all running programs and try opening the TBKX 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 ToolBook XML Project Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with TBKX files affecting older versions of given software.

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