File Extension CLB

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CLB File Summary

Most CLB files can be viewed with six known software applications, typically Microsoft COM+ developed by Microsoft Corporation. It's main file type association is the COM+ Catalog File format, but also includes five other rarely-seen file types. The majority of CLB files are considered System Files, but they can also be Data Files or Game Files.

We have found CLB files on the Windows, Mac, and Android operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

To learn more about CLB files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening CLB files.

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Sorts of CLB Files

  6 known file types use this extension

Leading CLB Type

.CLB
Extension:.clb
Group:COM+ Catalog File

A file associated with Microsoft COM+; a service that operates on Windows operating systems which allows the communication of components between each other. It stores COM+ application, class, as well as computer-level attributes. The information stored provides consistency across computer services.

Programmer: Microsoft Corporation
Division:System Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.clb

Software Programs That Open The COM+ Catalog File:


Microsoft COM+ by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Secondary CLB Associations

.CLB
Extension:.clb
Group:ICQ Contact List

A file created using ICQ; an online chatting application. It stores user contacts, including their unique ICQ number, aliases among other contact information. It is used for creating backup copies of contacts.

Programmer: Mail.Ru
Division:Data Files

Software Programs That Open ICQ Contact List Files:


ICQ by Mail.Ru

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Android
Linux
Web
.CLB
Extension:.clb
Group:Super NoteTab ClipBook Template

The file associated with NoteTab; a text and HTML editor offered Fookes Holding, stores ClipBook template that is used for generating files based on predefined settings

Programmer: Fookes Software
Division:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Super NoteTab ClipBook Template Files:


NoteTab by Fookes Software

Compatible with:

Windows
.CLB
Extension:.clb
Group:Developer Code Librarian

The file extension is related to Microsoft Office XP suite.

Programmer: Microsoft Corporation
Division:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Developer Code Librarian Files:


Microsoft Office by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
.CLB
Extension:.clb
Group:Total Club Manager File

The file is used by Total Club Manager game for file synchronization for new game updates provided by EA servers.

Programmer: Electronic Arts
Division:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Total Club Manager File Files:


Total Club Manager 2005 by EA Sports

Compatible with:

Windows
PlayStation 2
Xbox One
.CLB
Extension:.clb
Group:CdrLabel Compact Disc Label File

The file extension is associated with the cdrLabel program application.

Programmer: Ziplabel
Division:Text Files

Software Programs That Open CdrLabel Compact Disc Label File Files:


cdrLabel by Ziplabel

Compatible with:

Windows

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CLB Demand


Top PC Operating Systems

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)

Top Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Understanding CLB Issues


Troubles Opening CLB Files

Microsoft COM+ Disappeared

You attempt to load your CLB file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The CLB File Extension". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft COM+ installed for %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the CLB file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens CLB files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Outdated Microsoft COM+

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft COM+ installed that's incompatible with your COM+ Catalog File type. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft COM+ if you don't have the right version. This issue mainly occurs when your COM+ Catalog File file was created by a newer version of Microsoft COM+ than you have on your PC.


Tip: If you right-click on your CLB file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening CLB files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


Other CLB File Opening Causes

You can still experience errors opening CLB files even with the latest version of Microsoft COM+ installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening CLBs. Problems unrelated to software:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for CLB are wrong
  • Corruption of the CLB file description inside the Registry
  • Invalid installation of a CLB-associated program (eg. Microsoft COM+)
  • Something has caused file corruption of your CLB
  • CLB file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • CLB-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the COM+ Catalog File file

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