Opening FBWINS Files

The FBWINS file type is primarily associated with FileBoss.

FBWINS	File extension: FBWINS
	File type:	Saved Windowing Information

What is an FBWINS file?

FBWINS files mostly belong to FileBoss by The Utility Factory. FileBoss provides the tools to put you in control of your files and folders. Use it when you need to rename 1,000's, replicate a tree structure without its files, copy a group of files with graceful error recovery or many other file related tasks. Saves information about the windows (explore and file set views) that where open when FileBoss was last closed.

How can I open an FBWINS file?

You need a suitable software like FileBoss to open an FBWINS file. You need a suitable software like FileBoss from The Utility Factory to open an FBWINS 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 FBWINS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a FBWINS file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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.FBWINS File Won't Open? Here is What You Can Do

FBWINS files can originate from different programs and aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If you received the file from a system administrator or a power user managing large directories, it likely contains Saved Windowing Information for FileBoss.
Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor or hex viewer to inspect its first bytes.
- Readable XML or JSON suggests a structured configuration file.
- "PK" indicates a zipped archive.
- Unreadable binary data implies a proprietary format.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required to open it; try FileBoss by The Utility Factory, or ask the sender if you are uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text, and preview its contents.

Technical Data for FBWINS File Extension

Program ID:

FileBoss.Windows

Related files:

fbexplore, fbopts, fbdzones

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: FileBoss.Windows
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FileBoss\FILEBOSS.EXE %1

an fbwins Saved Windowing Information is a special file format by The Utility Factory and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with FBWINS files

Associate the FBWINS file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open saved windowing informations. Because only the current version supports the latest FBWINS file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the The Utility Factory manufacturer website after an available FileBoss update.
To make sure that your FBWINS file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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