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Basic information about ABBU file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension ABBU(*.ABBU or *.abbu), 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 ABBU file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about ABBU file extension: Address Book Backup

File type Address Book Backup Category Backup Files
Developer Apple File format N/A
Description ABBU file is a Address Book Backup developed by Apple. Backup file exported from the Apple Address Book (included with Mac OS X); used to restore the default address book if needed.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ABBU files

macOS
Apple Contacts
Mac OS X
Mac OS X Address Book (Contacts)



How to convert another files to ABBU file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to ABBU file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to ABBU conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a ABBU 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.ABBU”。

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 ABBU extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support ABBU 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 ABBU 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 ABBU file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a ABBU 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 ABBU file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the ABBU 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.