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Basic information about FIB file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension FIB（*.FIB or *.fib）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the FIB file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the FIB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the FIB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support FIB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the FIB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the FIB file?
  • How to open a FIB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a FIB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a FIB file?
  • How to convert FIB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to FIB file format?


1.Detail information about FIB file extension: File Investigator

File type File Investigator Category Misc Files
Developer Forensic Innovations, Inc. File format N/A
Description FIB file is a File Investigator developed by Forensic Innovations, Inc.. Full format name of files that use FIB extension is File Investigator. Forensic Innovations, Inc. defined the File Investigator format standard. Files with FIB extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. FIB file format, along with 3591 other file formats, belongs to the Various Files category. File Investigator is by far the most used program for working with FIB files. Software named File Investigator was created by Forensic Innovations, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and FIB files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FIB files

Windows		 File Investigator



Can't open a FIB file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.FIB”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the FIB extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support FIB file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of FIB files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a FIB file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a FIB file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a FIB file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the FIB file is damaged.
  • Whether the FIB file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the FIB file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the FIB file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the FIB file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a FIB file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a FIB file.

If the FIB file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.