NOTEBOOK file format is native to SMART Notebook, a software tool for creating digital materials for teachers. NOTEBOOK is a data file that stores such data as diagrams, images, notes, or audio and video data.
SMART Notebook allows users to create dynamic lecture materials, save them in NOTEBOOK files and share them among teachers and students.
NOTEBOOK format replaces older formats, that is XBK and NBK, which offered limited functionality. XBK and NBK files can be converted into the newer NOTEBOOK files.
The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support NOTEBOOK files. NOTEBOOK files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.
Updated: 02/07/2020
There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening NOTEBOOK files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to SMART Notebook Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with NOTEBOOK files.
The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports NOTEBOOK files installed on the system. The most obvious solution is to download and install MimioStudio or one to the listed programs: SMART Technologies Notebook Express, SMART Notebook software. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support NOTEBOOK files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download MimioStudio installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit mimio website and download from their official repositories.
You still cannot access NOTEBOOK files although MimioStudio 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. This can be one of the causes why NOTEBOOK files are not compatible with MimioStudio. The latest version of MimioStudio should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.
After installing MimioStudio (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open NOTEBOOK 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
The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS
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 NOTEBOOK file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.
If the NOTEBOOK 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. NOTEBOOK file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.
If the NOTEBOOK 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 NOTEBOOK file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.
There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the SMART Notebook Format file.
If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with NOTEBOOK extension. In this case close the other applications.
Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with SMART Notebook Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the NOTEBOOK files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.
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