Opening an FBC File

The FBC file type is primarily associated with Family Tree Maker.

FBC	File extension: FBC
	File type:	family tree backup file

What is an FBC file?

FBC files mostly belong to Family Tree Maker by The Software MacKiev Company. Family Tree Maker is a program which helps user to store researched data and creates charts and reports using that data. Usually it stores backup file in FTM format. But for DOS user Family Tree Maker store backup files in FBC format. FBC file help user to restore information in case file is damaged or lost.

How to open FBC files

You need a suitable software like Family Tree Maker from The Software MacKiev Company. to open an FBC file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your FBC file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a FBC file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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FBC file format details:

Why is it important to know the file format? This is the only way to find out which program to use to open the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Below you will find our evaluation of the FBC files:

FBC is seldom used as a file extension and is primarily used by a single program. But the following two file formats are common:

80% of all FBC files are associated with FamilyTree Maker compressed backup. These files contain neither text nor words, but only data. The file size is in the range of 31 KB to 13 MB. The file type was primarily used more than 20 years ago. The files contain the following words: Family Tree Maker Backup File and Documents. These files are often associated with family, tree and backup, and include person-related information.
10% of all FBC files start with the bytes 08 00 00 00 52 43 55 00 0E crucial for this file format. These files are binary files, so they do not contain text, but only cryptic characters. The files are on average 520 KB in size and range from 520 KB to 520 KB. A common filename is 20180601.FBC.

All other FBC files (10%) have no uniform format. Just click the "Choose your .fbc file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your FBC file is.

Technical Data for FBC File Extension

File classification:

Backup

Related files:

ftw, fbk, fcb, fpc, gz, ftmb, ftb

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: FTWCompBackup, FileType: FTW Compact Backup File, AppName: Family Tree Maker executable
EXEFile: FTW.exe

ProgramID: FTWCompBackup
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Family Tree Maker 2005\FTW.exe %1

ProgramID: FTWCompBackup
EXEFile: C:\FTW\FTW.exe %1

ProgramID: FTWCompBackup
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ftw\FTW.exe %1

ProgramID: FTWCompBackup
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FTM\Ftw.exe %1

ProgramID: FTWCompBackup
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FAV\FTW.exe

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an fbc family tree backup file is a special file format by The Software MacKiev Company. and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with FBC files

Associate the FBC file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open family tree backup files. Because only the current version supports the latest FBC file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the The Software MacKiev Company. manufacturer website after an available Family Tree Maker update.
To make sure that your FBC file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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