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Basic information about VBT file

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

There are 2 file types using the VBT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VBT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VBT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VBT file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the VBT file?
  • How to open a VBT file?
  • What programs do I need to open a VBT file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a VBT file?
  • How to convert VBT files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to VBT file format?


1.Detail information about VBT file extension: Spyware Doctor Temporary Scan File

File type Spyware Doctor Temporary Scan File Category Misc Files
Developer PC Tools File format Binary
Description VBT file is a Spyware Doctor Temporary Scan File developed by PC Tools. Temporary file created by Spyware Doctor, a virus, spyware, and threat scanning program; contains sections of files and archives that include possibly malicious code; generated during each virus scan and saved in the C:Program FilesSpyware Doctoravdbtemp directory; AVDB stands for AntiVirusDatabase.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VBT files

Windows		 PC Tools Spyware Doctor


2.Detail information about VBT file extension: iAntiVirus Temporary Scan File

File type iAntiVirus Temporary Scan File Category Misc Files
Developer PC Tools File format Binary
Description VBT file is a iAntiVirus Temporary Scan File developed by PC Tools.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VBT files

macOS
 PC Tools iAntiVirus



Can't open a VBT 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.VBT”。

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 VBT extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the VBT 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.