TBF File Extension

What is TBF file?

TBF is a file extension commonly associated with Trellian Button Factory files. Trellian Button Factory specification was created by Trellian. Files with TBF extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. TBF file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing TBF files is Trellian Button Factory. On the official website of Trellian developer not only will you find detailed information about theTrellian Button Factory software, but also about TBF and other supported file formats.

Programs which support TBF file extension

The following listing features TBF-compatible programs. Files with TBF extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with TBF extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening TBF files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with TBF extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with TBF files.

Step 1. Get the Trellian Button Factory

Problems with opening and working with TBF files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with TBF files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the Trellian Button Factory 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. The safest method of downloading Trellian Button Factory installed is by going to developer’s website (Trellian) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Trellian Button Factory and update if needed

If the problems with opening TBF files still occur even after installing Trellian Button Factory, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Trellian Button Factory 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 TBF files are not compatible with Trellian Button Factory. The latest version of Trellian Button Factory should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open TBF files to Trellian Button Factory

After installing Trellian Button Factory (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open TBF files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the TBF 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 Trellian Button Factory installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open TBF files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with TBF extension, select 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....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with TBF extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the TBF is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the TBF file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the TBF in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the TBF 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 TBF file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with TBF extension is complete and error-free

If the TBF file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the TBF file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

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 Trellian Button Factory file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Trellian Button Factory

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

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Trellian Button Factory file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with TBF files affecting older versions of given software.

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