File Extension Library


.FBW File Extension

  • Developer by: Hewlett Packard
  • Category: Backup Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .FBW files and how to open them?

Can't open .FBW file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .FBW file.

What is a .FBW file extension?

.FBW file extension is created by Hewlett Packard. .FBW has been classified as Backup Files. The format of .FBW file is Binary.

.FBW is HP Recovery Manager Backup File

Backup file created by HP Recovery Manager, a program used to backup and restore files; contains an archive of compressed files; commonly used for backing up and restoring personal files to and from external media.

FBW files use the naming convention backupXXX.fbw, where XXX is an incremental counter (e.g., 001, 002, etc.). They are accompanied with an executable file typically named backup.001.exe that restores the backup files when opened.

NOTE: FBW files have been reported as having incorrect naming conventions for backup files numbered 10 and above in the backup sequence. Add an extra leading "0" in the sequence number to fix this problem (e.g., rename backup.010.fbw to backup.0010.fbw).

List of all softwares that can open the HP Recovery Manager Backup File
Windows
HP Recovery Manager

How to fix problems with .FBW files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .FBW files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .FBW file format
  2. You need to check the .FBW file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)