PVB is a file extension commonly associated with VirtualBoss PocketPC Data Format files. PVB file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. PVB file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing PVB files is VirtualBoss. VirtualBoss software was developed by VirtualBoss, Inc, and on its official website you may find more information about PVB files or the VirtualBoss software program.
Programs that can handle PVB files are as follows. PVB files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.
Updated: 01/19/2021
There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PVB files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with PVB 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 most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports PVB files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the VirtualBoss developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download VirtualBoss installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit VirtualBoss, Inc website and download from their official repositories.
If you already have VirtualBoss installed on your systems and PVB files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. 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 VirtualBoss installed, it may not support PVB format. The most recent version of VirtualBoss is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.
After installing VirtualBoss (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open PVB files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.
The procedure to change the default program in Windows
The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS
Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the PVB file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.
If the PVB is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the PVB file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the PVB file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.
If you obtained the problematic PVB file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with PVB extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.
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 VirtualBoss PocketPC Data Format file.
If the systems has insufficient resources to open PVB files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.
Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with VirtualBoss PocketPC Data Format file. It may be the case that the PVB files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.
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