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Basic information about UBR file

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

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


1.Detail information about UBR file extension: IIS WCAT Configuration

File type IIS WCAT Configuration Category Settings Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description UBR file is a IIS WCAT Configuration developed by Microsoft Corporation. UBR filename suffix is mostly used for IIS WCAT Configuration files. IIS WCAT Configuration specification was created by Microsoft Corporation. Files with UBR extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. UBR file format, along with 1087 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. Microsoft IIS is by far the most used program for working with UBR files. Microsoft IIS software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about UBR files or the Microsoft IIS software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert UBR files

Windows		 Microsoft Internet Information Services



Can't open a UBR 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.UBR”。

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 UBR extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the UBR 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.