VBL File Extension

What is VBL file?

Full format name of files that use VBL extension is Visual Basic User Control Licensing. Visual Basic User Control Licensing specification was created by Microsoft Corporation. VBL files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with VBL extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. Microsoft Visual Basic is by far the most used program for working with VBL files. Software named Microsoft Visual Basic was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and VBL files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support VBL file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support VBL files. Files with VBL 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 VBL extension?

Problems with accessing VBL may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Visual Basic User Control Licensing files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install Microsoft Visual Basic

Problems with opening and working with VBL files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with VBL files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the Microsoft Visual Basic 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 Microsoft Visual Basic installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Microsoft Visual Basic to the latest version

If the problems with opening VBL files still occur even after installing Microsoft Visual Basic, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Microsoft Visual Basic is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why VBL files are not compatible with Microsoft Visual Basic. The most recent version of Microsoft Visual Basic is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Visual Basic User Control Licensing files with Microsoft Visual Basic

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate VBL files with latest version of Microsoft Visual Basic you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the VBL file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Microsoft Visual Basic installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open VBL files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected VBL file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Microsoft Visual Basic and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with VBL extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the VBL for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the VBL file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the VBL file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the VBL file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the VBL file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the VBL file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the VBL file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the VBL file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the VBL 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.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Microsoft Visual Basic

If the systems has insufficient resources to open VBL files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

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

Do you want to help?

If you have additional information about the VBL file, we will be grateful if you share it with our users. To do this, use the form here and send us your information on VBL file.