Opening an XBK File

The XBK file type is primarily associated with SMART Board.

XBKFile Extension XBK
File extension: XBK
File type:  image backup file

What is an XBK file?

XBK files mostly belong to SMART Board by SMART Technologies ULC. XBK file is a backup file generated by the Citrix virtualization application. Citrix virtualization application stores configuration settings for the virtual server host. User can restore settings using XBK file. XBK file only store the configuration settings for the virtual machines.

How to open XBK files

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

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Programs that open and convert XBK files:

  1. SMART Board by SMART Technologies ULC
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. XBK files are often referred to as SMART Board backups because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. Xenserver (server backup file) by Citrix Systems, Inc.
    Citrix XenServer is a server virtualization platform which is built on Xen hypervisor. The application works for managing Windows and Linux virtual servers that provides server association and business continuity. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: Xen Wikipedia Page, Technopedia Page

Technical Data for XBK File Extension

File classification:
Backup
Related files:

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: SMART.xbk
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SMART Board Software\Notebook.exe

ProgramID: SMART.xbk
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SMART Technologies Inc\Notebook Software\Notebook.exe


an xbk image backup file is a special file format by SMART Technologies ULC and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with XBK files

  • Associate the XBK file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open image backup files. Because only the current version supports the latest XBK file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the SMART Technologies ULC manufacturer website after an available SMART Board update.
  • To make sure that your XBK file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .XBK file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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