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Basic information about SEB file

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

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


1.Detail information about SEB file extension: Safe Exam Browser Configuration File

File type Safe Exam Browser Configuration File Category Encoded Files
Developer ETH Zurich File format XML
Description SEB file is a Safe Exam Browser Configuration File developed by ETH Zurich. A SEB file is a configuration file used by Safe Exam Browser (SEB), an application used to securely take online exams. It contains settings that configure the parameters of an exam and the accessible parts of the user's computer. SEB files are encrypted and require a password in order to not be tampered with by users taking exams on unmanaged computers.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SEB files

Windows		 Safe Exam Browser

macOS		 Safe Exam Browser



Can't open a SEB 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.SEB”。

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 SEB extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SEB 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.