FBW File Type

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FBW File Summary

Most FBW files can be viewed with HP Recovery Manager from Hewlett-Packard (the only known affiliated software application) and associated with the HP Recovery Manager Backup File format as it's primary file type. FBW files are categorized ordinarily as Backup Files.

File Extension FBW files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. The FBW File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

If you would like to learn more about FBW files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic FBW file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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Types of FBW Files


Primary FBW File Association

.FBW
File ID:.fbw
Class:HP Recovery Manager Backup File

FBW file is a split backup file created by HP Recovery Manager, an application used to backup and restore files. These split or segment files have xxx.fbw extensions where xxx is (001, 002, 003, etc.), then these files can be restored by HP Recovery Manager.

Created by: Hewlett-Packard
File Category:Backup Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.fbw

Software Programs That Open The HP Recovery Manager Backup File:


HP Recovery Manager by Hewlett-Packard

Windows

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FBW Usage


Top Operating Systems

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Sources of FBW Problems


Common FBW Opening Problems

Missing HP Recovery Manager

You attempt to load your FBW file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The FBW File Extension". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because HP Recovery Manager isn't installed on your PC. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the FBW file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your FBW, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


HP Recovery Manager Requires Update

It is possible that your version of HP Recovery Manager isn't able to open your HP Recovery Manager Backup File file due to incompatibility. Visit the Hewlett-Packard website to download (or purchase) the latest version of HP Recovery Manager. This problem is predominately due to having a HP Recovery Manager Backup File file version that was created by a newer version of HP Recovery Manager than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of FBW file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Primarily, problems experienced when opening FBW files are due to having the incorrect version of HP Recovery Manager installed on your computer.


More Causes of Problems Opening FBWs

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of HP Recovery Manager will resolve your issue. If you are still having problems opening FBW files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Additional factors include:

  • Windows Registry FBW file paths that are incorrect
  • Corruption of the FBW file description inside the Registry
  • Defective install of a FBW program, such as HP Recovery Manager
  • Your FBW file is corrupted (issues with your HP Recovery Manager Backup File file itself)
  • Malware-tainted FBW file can't be opened
  • Device drivers for FBW-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the HP Recovery Manager Backup File format

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