Opening FBOPTS Files

The FBOPTS file type is primarily associated with FileBoss.

FBOPTS	File extension: FBOPTS
	File type:	Options

What is an FBOPTS file?

FBOPTS 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. The file that stores most of FileBoss' options. Normally the default options file for Ver 1.x is FileBoss.fbopts and Ver 2.x is FileBossV2.fbopts.

How to open FBOPTS files

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

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.FBOPTS File Not Opening? How to Fix It:

Because .FBOPTS files can come from different programs, they aren't universally openable by standard applications.

Identify the Source: These files are often created by power users managing large directories or administrators saving custom search profiles, strongly suggesting a FileBoss Options file.
Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor or hex viewer to inspect the first bytes.
- Readable XML/JSON indicates a standard text-based configuration.
- "PK" or other magic bytes suggest a compressed or proprietary binary format.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required to apply these settings; try using The Utility Factory's FileBoss, or ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .FBOPTS file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview it when possible.

Technical Data for FBOPTS File Extension

Program ID:

FileBoss.Options

Related files:

fbdzones, fbexplore, fbfileset

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

an fbopts Option 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 FBOPTS files

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