File Extension Library


.VBT File Extension

  • Developer by: PC Tools
  • Category: Misc Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .VBT files and how to open them?

Can't open .VBT 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 .VBT file.

What is a .VBT file extension?

.VBT file extension is created by PC Tools. .VBT has been classified as Misc Files. The format of .VBT file is Binary.

.VBT is Spyware Doctor Temporary Scan File

Temporary file created by Spyware Doctor, a virus, spyware, and threat scanning program; contains sections of files and archives that include possibly malicious code; generated during each virus scan and saved in the C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\avdb\temp\ directory; AVDB stands for AntiVirusDatabase.

NOTE: VBT files may be tagged as virus files by avast! Antivirus software. To prevent errors (false positives), you can exclude the C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\avdb\temp\ directory from being scanned in the avast! Antivirus preferences.

List of all softwares that can open the Spyware Doctor Temporary Scan File
Windows
PC Tools Spyware Doctor
File Type 2:

iAntiVirus Temporary Scan File

Developer by: PC Tools Category: Misc Files Format: Binary

Temporary file created by iAntiVirus (iAV), a virus scanning program for Mac OS X; contains files or parts of files that may contain viruses; saved in the /Library/iAntivirus/temp directory by default.

NOTE: Old VBT files should be automatically deleted when iAV starts up. If the files are not automatically deleted, they make take up several gigabytes of space over time. If this happens, the VBT files can be manually deleted to free up disk space.

List of all softwares that can open the iAntiVirus Temporary Scan File
Mac
PC Tools iAntiVirus

How to fix problems with .VBT files

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