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Basic information about MBX file

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

There are 4 file types using the MBX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MBX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MBX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MBX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MBX file?
  • How to open a MBX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MBX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MBX file?
  • How to convert MBX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MBX file format?


1.Detail information about MBX file extension: Total Commander File

File type Total Commander File Category Plugin Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MBX file is a Total Commander File. The MBX file extension is related to Total Commander application.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MBX files

Windows		 Total Commander


2.Detail information about MBX file extension: Outlook Express Mailbox

File type Outlook Express Mailbox Category Data Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description MBX file is a Outlook Express Mailbox developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MBX files

Windows		 Microsoft Outlook Express
Aryson MBOX Viewer
Advanced Office Repair
Advanced Outlook Express Recovery
Advanced Outlook Express Repair
Advanced Outlook Repair
Eudora
Netscape Mail
Pegasus Mail
PocoMail


3.Detail information about MBX file extension: DBase Index

File type DBase Index Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MBX file is a DBase Index.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MBX files

Windows		 dBASE


4.Detail information about MBX file extension: MapBasic Compiled Program

File type MapBasic Compiled Program Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MBX file is a MapBasic Compiled Program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MBX files

Windows		 MapBasic



Can't open a MBX 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.MBX”。

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 MBX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MBX 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.