SB Types

Principal SB Type

.SB

File Name:	.sb
Classification:	Scratch Project File

An SB file is a project developed by Scratch, an MIT (the Massachusetts Institute of Technology) based application development platform. It comprises all the project information and that includes any imported media like sprites, sounds and images. SB2 files replaced the SB files and were saved in the Scratch 2.0 format.

Company:	MIT Media Lab
Group:	Developer Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sb

Software Programs That Open The Scratch Project File:

MIT Scratch by MIT Media Lab

Windows

Mac

Linux

Other SB File Associations

.SB

File Name:	.sb
Classification:	Small Basic Source Code File

Text source code file was developed using the Microsoft Small Basic programming language. It includes Small Basic program code that can be compiled into an executable .EXE file using Small Basic. It is often used to create simple games.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
Group:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Small Basic Source Code File Files:

Microsoft Small Basic by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

.SB

File Name:	.sb
Classification:	Slax Bundle

Software package used by Slax, a movable version of the Linux OS. It can save a software application, wallpapers, a game, or any other bundle with the purpose to install it on a Slax computer; may be pre-installed with Slax or may be a downloaded module.

Company:	Open Source
Group:	System Files

Software Programs That Open Slax Bundle Files:

Slax by Open Source

Compatible with:

Linux

.SB

File Name:	.sb
Classification:	Signed Byte Audio File

Raw, signed 8-bit (1 byte) audio data encrypted using Pulse Code Modulation (PCM). PCM is a technique of encoding analog audio signals in digital form.

Company:	Apple
Group:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Signed Byte Audio File Files:

Apple QuickTime Player by Apple

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening SB Files

Issues Opening SB Files

MIT Scratch Isn't There

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open SB Files" when trying to open your SB. When this happens, it is commonly due to MIT Scratch missing in %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your SB because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: If you don't have MIT Scratch installed, and you know of another program to open your SB file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Obsolete Version of MIT Scratch

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Scratch Project File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Installing the latest version of MIT Scratch from MIT Media Lab is recommended. Most of the time your Scratch Project File file was created by a newer MIT Scratch than what you have installed.

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

Regardless, most of the SB file opening problems relate to not having the right version of MIT Scratch installed.

Other SB File Issues

Errors opening Scratch Project File files can still occur even with the latest MIT Scratch software installed on your computer. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening SBs. Other contributing causes:

• Windows Registry SB file paths that are incorrect
• Accidental deletion of the description of the SB file in the Windows registry
• MIT Scratch or another SB application experienced a flawed installation
• SB file corruption
• The SB is infected with a virus
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your SB file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Scratch Project File format