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Basic information about NFB file

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

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


1.Detail information about NFB file extension: Nokia Phone Backup File

File type Nokia Phone Backup File Category Backup Files
Developer Nokia File format Binary
Description NFB file is a Nokia Phone Backup File developed by Nokia. Backup file created by Nokia PC Suite, an mobile phone management application that synchronizes Nokia mobile phones with a PC; contains a backup of the phone's data, including user and system data; used for restoring phone data to the same phone or transferring data to another phone.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NFB files

Windows		 Nokia PC Suite
Nokisoft Noki
NbuExplorer
Nokia Suite



How to convert NFB files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for NFB files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve NFB to another files conversion, you may use the option.

NFB to CSV NFB to VCARD NFB to VCF


How to convert another files to NFB file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for another files to NFB file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to NFB conversion, you may use the option.

NPM to NFB N-GAGE to NFB VCF to NFB NBU to NFB
NRT to NFB VMG to NFB


Can't open a NFB 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.NFB”。

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 NFB extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the NFB 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.