EBI File Extension

What is EBI file?

EBI filename suffix is mostly used for The Bat! Messages Encrypted Backup files. RITLabs SRL defined the The Bat! Messages Encrypted Backup format standard. EBI files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. EBI file belongs to the Archive Files category just like 619 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing EBI files is The Bat!. On the official website of RITLabs SRL developer not only will you find detailed information about theThe Bat! software, but also about EBI and other supported file formats.

Programs which support EBI file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support EBI files. EBI files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with EBI extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening EBI files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with EBI files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install The Bat! software

Problems with opening and working with EBI files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with EBI files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download The Bat! and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support EBI files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading The Bat! installed is by going to developer’s website (RITLabs SRL) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of The Bat! and update if needed

You still cannot access EBI files although The Bat! is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that The Bat! cannot handle files with EBI may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of The Bat! should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate The Bat! Messages Encrypted Backup files with The Bat!

After installing The Bat! (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open EBI files. 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 EBI file and choose 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 The Bat! installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open EBI files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the EBI 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 EBI extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the EBI is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper EBI file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the EBI file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the EBI is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. 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 EBI file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

Did you receive the EBI file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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 EBI file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the The Bat! Messages Encrypted Backup file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open The Bat!

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with EBI 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 The Bat! Messages Encrypted Backup file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with EBI files affecting older versions of given software.

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