QB File Extension

What is QB file?

QB is a file extension commonly associated with Diploma Question files. Wimba, Inc. defined the Diploma Question format standard. Files with QB extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with QB extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The software recommended for managing QB files is Diploma. Software named Diploma was created by Wimba, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and QB files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support QB file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support QB files. Files with QB suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with QB extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening QB files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Diploma Question files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Diploma software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports QB files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the Diploma developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Diploma installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Wimba, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Diploma

If the problems with opening QB files still occur even after installing Diploma, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Diploma is available. 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 QB files are not compatible with Diploma. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Diploma.

Step 3. Set the default application to open QB files to Diploma

After installing Diploma (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open QB files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the QB with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Diploma installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open QB files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with QB extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with QB extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

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

1. The QB may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

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

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the QB file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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 QB 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 Diploma Question file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Diploma

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Diploma Question files. It may be the case that the QB files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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