FBK Types

Leading FBK Type

.FBK

Formatting:	.fbk
Type:	Microsoft Dynamics NAV Backup File

The FBK file extension is a backup file of the database that created by Microsoft Dynamics NAV that was previously called Microsoft Navision. Microsoft Navision is a business management solution software for Windows operating system. The FBK file comprises financial data that used for business organization and analysis and can also be used to return data if the primary database file becomes degraded or deleted.

Author:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	Backup Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.fbk

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Dynamics NAV Backup File:

Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Other FBK Descriptions

.FBK

Formatting:	.fbk
Type:	AutoCAD Civil 3D Field Book File

The FBK file extension is the file used by the AutoCAD Civil 3D and BIM (Building Information Modeling) software that used for civil engineering design for Windows operating system and developed by Autodesk. This type of FBK files contains 3D field book stored in plain text format and stores observed point data which can be introduced into a drawing.

Author:	Autodesk, Inc.
Division:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open AutoCAD Civil 3D Field Book File Files:

Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D by Autodesk, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

.FBK

Formatting:	.fbk
Type:	Family Tree Maker For Windows Backup File

The FBK file extension is a compressed backup of a family tree file created by using the Family Tree Maker genealogy software for Windows operating system. The Family Tree Maker is used to create and analyze family trees and the FBK files stores backup of the project completed and this file may also be created in case the original family tree file is impaired or deleted.

Author:	Ancestry.com Inc.
Division:	Backup Files

Software Programs That Open Family Tree Maker For Windows Backup File Files:

Software MacKiev Family Tree Maker by Ancestry.com Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

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Understanding FBK Issues

Issues Opening FBK Files

Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) Not Present

When trying to open your FBK file, you get the error "Can't Open FBK File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) for %%os%% installed. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the FBK file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: When another FBK application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Incorrect Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) Version

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Microsoft Dynamics NAV Backup File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is predominately due to having a Microsoft Dynamics NAV Backup File file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: Right-clicking on your FBK, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Conclusion: The majority of FBK file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) version installed.

Additional FBK Opening Issues

Although you might already have Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) or another FBK-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Microsoft Dynamics NAV Backup File files. Other FBK opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• FBK file type Registry entries are wrong
• Accidental deletion of the description of the FBK file in the Windows registry
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) or another FBK application experienced a flawed installation
• The FBK itself is corrupted
• Your FBK has adversely impacted by malware
• Hardware associated with FBK has outdated drivers
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Backup File format