Full format name of files that use NBAK extension is Neat Backup. Neat Backup format was developed by The Neat Company. NBAK files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with NBAK extension are categorized as Archive Files files. The Archive Files subset comprises 619 various file formats. Neat Software is by far the most used program for working with NBAK files. On the official website of The Neat Company developer not only will you find detailed information about theNeat Software software, but also about NBAK and other supported file formats.
Programs that can handle NBAK files are as follows. Files with NBAK suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.
Being unable to open files with NBAK extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with NBAK 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.
The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening NBAK files is that no program that can handle NBAK files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Neat Software. 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 Neat Software installed is by going to developer’s website (The Neat Company) and downloading the software using provided links.
If the problems with opening NBAK files still occur even after installing Neat Software, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Neat Software is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of Neat Software installed, it may not support NBAK 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 Neat Software.
If you have the latest version of Neat Software installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage NBAK on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.
Selecting the first-choice application in Windows
Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS
If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the NBAK file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.
If the NBAK is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. 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 NBAK file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.
If the NBAK 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 NBAK file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.
Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.
If the systems has insufficient resources to open NBAK files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.
Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Neat Backup files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with NBAK files affecting older versions of given software.
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