FSB File Extension

What is FSB file?

FSB is a file extension commonly associated with FMOD Sample Bank Format files. FMOD Sample Bank Format format was developed by Firelight Technologies. Files with FSB extension may be used by programs distributed for , Mac OS, Windows platform. FSB file belongs to the Audio Files category just like 771 other filename extensions listed in our database. Users are advised to use FMOD Designer software for managing FSB files, although 12 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named FMOD Designer was created by Firelight Technologies Pty, Ltd.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and FSB files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support FSB file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with FSB files, divided into 3 categories based on operating system on which they are available. FSB 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 FSB extension?

Being unable to open files with FSB extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to FMOD Sample Bank Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install FMOD Designer software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening FSB files is that no program that can handle FSB files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install FMOD Designer or one to the listed programs: FMOD Sandbox, FSB files extractor, FSB Extractor. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support FSB files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading FMOD Designer installed is by going to developer’s website (Firelight Technologies Pty, Ltd.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update FMOD Designer to the latest version

If you already have FMOD Designer installed on your systems and FSB files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why FSB files are not compatible with FMOD Designer. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using FMOD Designer.

Step 3. Assign FMOD Designer to FSB files

If you have the latest version of FMOD Designer installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage FSB on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the FSB 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 FMOD Designer is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open FSB files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with FSB extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select FMOD Designer and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with FSB extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the FSB 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 FSB file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The FSB 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 FSB file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. FSB file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the FSB 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. It could happen the the download process of file with FSB 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

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 FMOD Sample Bank Format file.

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

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with FMOD Sample Bank Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with FSB files affecting older versions of given software.

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