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All about HBI Files
The HBI file type is primarily associated with Handy Backup.
What is an HBI file?
HBI files mostly belong to Handy Backup by Novosoft LLC. Novosoft Handy Backup is an easy-to-use yet powerful automatic backup software.
How to open HBI files
You need a suitable software like Handy Backup to open an HBI file. You need a suitable software like Handy Backup from Novosoft LLC to open an HBI 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 HBI file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a HBI file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.
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Trouble Opening a .HBI File? These Steps Will Help
HBI files can come from different programs and aren't universally openable.
- Identify the Source: If received from a system administrator or automated backup workflow, it is likely a Handy Backup Index File containing archive metadata.
- Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor or hex viewer to inspect the first bytes:
- Readable XML or JSON suggests a structured text index.
- "PK" or magic bytes indicate a compressed archive or proprietary binary.
- Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Novosoft Handy Backup, or ask the sender if uncertain.
- Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable metadata, and preview when possible.
Technical Data for HBI File Extension
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: Novosoft.HandyBackup.IndexFile.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Novosoft\HANDYB~1\backup.exe /r %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Novosoft\HANDYB~1\backup.exe /r %1
ProgramID: Novosoft.HandyBackup.IndexFile.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Novosoft\Handy Backup\backup.exe /r
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Novosoft\Handy Backup\backup.exe /r
ProgramID: Novosoft.HandyBackup.IndexFile.2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Novosoft\Handy Backup Pro\hbagent.exe -fa
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Novosoft\Handy Backup Pro\hbagent.exe -fa
an hbi Backup Index File is a special file format by Novosoft LLC and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with HBI files
- Associate the HBI file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open backup index files. Because only the current version supports the latest HBI file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Novosoft LLC manufacturer website after an available Handy Backup update.
- To make sure that your HBI file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
- Click here to open your .HBI file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.