FTB File Extension

What is FTB file?

FTB is a file extension commonly associated with Family Tree Maker Genealogy files. Ancestry.com Inc. defined the Family Tree Maker Genealogy format standard. FTB file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with FTB extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports FTB files is Family Tree Maker. On the official website of Ancestry.com Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theFamily Tree Maker software, but also about FTB and other supported file formats.

Programs which support FTB file extension

The following listing features FTB-compatible programs. FTB 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 FTB extension?

Problems with accessing FTB may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with FTB extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install Family Tree Maker software

Problems with opening and working with FTB files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with FTB files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Family Tree Maker. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support FTB files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Family Tree Maker installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Ancestry.com Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Family Tree Maker to the latest version

You still cannot access FTB files although Family Tree Maker 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 The reason that Family Tree Maker cannot handle files with FTB may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Family Tree Maker.

Step 3. Set the default application to open FTB files to Family Tree Maker

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the FTB file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Family Tree Maker is installed, check the Always use this app to open FTB files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected FTB file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with FTB extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the FTB is not faulty

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

1. Check the FTB file for viruses or malware

If the FTB 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 FTB file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the FTB file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 FTB 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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Family Tree Maker Genealogy file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Family Tree Maker

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Family Tree Maker Genealogy files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with FTB files affecting older versions of given software.

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