FIB File Extension

What is FIB file?

Full format name of files that use FIB extension is File Investigator. Forensic Innovations, Inc. defined the File Investigator format standard. Files with FIB extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. FIB file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. File Investigator is by far the most used program for working with FIB files. Software named File Investigator was created by Forensic Innovations, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and FIB files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support FIB file extension

Programs that can handle FIB files are as follows. Files with FIB 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 FIB extension?

Being unable to open files with FIB extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with FIB extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install File Investigator

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening FIB files is that no program that can handle FIB files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the File Investigator developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy 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 File Investigator installed is by going to developer’s website (Forensic Innovations, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of File Investigator

You still cannot access FIB files although File Investigator is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that File Investigator cannot handle files with FIB may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of File Investigator is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate File Investigator files with File Investigator

After installing File Investigator (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open FIB files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the FIB file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where File Investigator is installed, check the Always use this app to open FIB files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected FIB file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with FIB extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the FIB for errors

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

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the FIB file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the FIB file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

Did you receive the FIB 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 FIB extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative 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. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open File Investigator

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with File Investigator files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the FIB files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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