Basic information about IBQ file

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

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


1.Detail information about IBQ file extension: IsoBuster Managed Image File

File type IsoBuster Managed Image File Category Disk Image Files
Developer Smart Projects File format Binary
Description IBQ file is a IsoBuster Managed Image File developed by Smart Projects. Disc image format that enables disc image extraction to be stopped and started again later, even using different equipment; provides redundancy for reading over disc errors
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IBQ files

Windows		 Smart Projects IsoBuster



Can't open a IBQ 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.IBQ”。

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 IBQ extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the IBQ 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.