File Extension Library


.WBCAT File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Backup Files

What are .WBCAT files and how to open them?

Can't open .WBCAT 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 .WBCAT file.

What is a .WBCAT file extension?

.WBCAT file extension is created by Microsoft. .WBCAT has been classified as Backup Files.

.WBCAT is Windows Backup Catalog File

Backup information file created by the Windows Backup and Restore application; stores a catalog of files created for the backup; created with several .ZIP files, which contain the system and user files for the backup.

When a WBCAT file is opened, the Windows Backup and Restore application uses the catalog to restore backed up files into their appropriate locations. WBCAT files are saved to the \Catalogs\ directory of the backup media and have the name GlobalCatalog.wbcat.

List of all softwares that can open the Windows Backup Catalog File
Windows
Microsoft Windows Backup and Restore

How to fix problems with .WBCAT files

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