File Extension Library


.PBQ File Extension

  • Developer by: Even Balance, Inc.
  • Category: Source code and script Files

What are .PBQ files and how to open them?

Can't open .PBQ 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 .PBQ file.

What is a .PBQ file extension?

.PBQ file extension is created by Even Balance, Inc.. .PBQ has been classified as Source code and script Files.

.PBQ is PunkBuster query script

The pbq file format is associated with PunkBuster, anti-cheat software for Microsoft Windows operating system, developed by Even Balance, Inc.

The pbq file stores query script used by PunkBuster program.


How to open:

This file type is not meant to be opened directly, there is no software that could open and work with it directly, or there is no information available in public sources about opening this file type. This is usually the case of some internal data files, caches, temporary files etc.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .pbq file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

How to fix problems with .PBQ files

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