File Extension Library


.VBK File Extension

  • Developer by: Veeam Software
  • Category: Backup Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .VBK files and how to open them?

Can't open .VBK 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 .VBK file.

What is a .VBK file extension?

.VBK file extension is created by Veeam Software. .VBK has been classified as Backup Files. The format of .VBK file is Binary.

.VBK is Veeam Backup File

Backup file created by Veeam virtual machine (VM) backup and recovery software; contains a full recovery backup of the VM and is the largest of the files created for any backup; allows a full restore of the state of the machine when it was last backed up.

VBK files differ from .VRB files, which contain incremental backup changes since the time of the full backup.

NOTE: VBK files can be very large (many gigabytes in size). For this reason, they are often backed up to low-cost storage devices such as tape backups.

List of all softwares that can open the Veeam Backup File
Windows
Veeam Backup & Replication
File Type 2:

VitalSource eBook

Developer by: Vital Source Technologies Category: eBook Files Format: Binary

DRM protected eBook used by VitalSource Bookshelf, an eBook application used for reading purchased textbooks; may contain a digital textbook created by one of many different publishers; requires a VitalSource Bookshelf account as well as the software client to open.

The VitalSource Bookshelf software also allows users to access digital copies of textbooks you own in print.

List of all softwares that can open the VitalSource eBook
Windows
VitalSource Bookshelf
Mac
VitalSource Bookshelf
iOS
VitalSource Bookshelf
Android
VitalSource Bookshelf

How to fix problems with .VBK files

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