WPB File Extension

What is WPB file?

WPB filename suffix is mostly used for Windows Phone Device Manager Backup Format files. Microsoft defined the Windows Phone Device Manager Backup Format format standard. WPB files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with WPB extension are categorized as Backup Files files. The Backup Files subset comprises 243 various file formats. Windows Phone Device Manager is by far the most used program for working with WPB files. On the official website of TouchXperience developer not only will you find detailed information about theWindows Phone Device Manager software, but also about WPB and other supported file formats.

Programs which support WPB file extension

The following listing features WPB-compatible programs. Files with WPB 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 WPB extension?

Problems with accessing WPB may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Windows Phone Device Manager Backup Format 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 Windows Phone Device Manager

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WPB files is that no program that can handle WPB files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Windows Phone Device Manager 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 Windows Phone Device Manager installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit TouchXperience website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Windows Phone Device Manager

If you already have Windows Phone Device Manager installed on your systems and WPB files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Windows Phone Device Manager installed, it may not support WPB format. The most recent version of Windows Phone Device Manager is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open WPB files to Windows Phone Device Manager

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate WPB files with latest version of Windows Phone Device Manager you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the WPB with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the 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 Windows Phone Device Manager installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open WPB 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 WPB 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....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with WPB extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the WPB is not faulty

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

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

Should it happed that the WPB is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the WPB file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the WPB file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

Did you receive the WPB 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. It could happen the the download process of file with WPB 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

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Windows Phone Device Manager Backup Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Windows Phone Device Manager

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support WPB files. Close all running programs and try opening the WPB file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Windows Phone Device Manager Backup Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle WPB files.

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