Opening an FBEXPLORE File

The FBEXPLORE file type is primarily associated with FileBoss.

FBEXPLORE	File extension: FBEXPLORE
	File type:	Explorer Data

What is an FBEXPLORE file

FBEXPLORE 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 to open FBEXPLORE files

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

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4 Steps to Open an Unknown .FBEXPLORE File

Because .FBEXPLORE files can come from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If received from a system administrator or a file management workflow, it is likely Explorer Data associated with FileBoss.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text editor or hex viewer:
- Readable XML/JSON implies a settings or configuration file.
- "PK" indicates a standard ZIP archive.
- Unreadable binary data suggests a proprietary format.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required to open it. Try using FileBoss by The Utility Factory, or ask the sender if you are uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for FBEXPLORE File Extension

Program ID:

FileBoss.Explore

Related files:

fbwins, fbfileset, 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.Explore
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FileBoss\FILEBOSS.EXE %1

an fbexplore Explorer Data 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 FBEXPLORE files

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