SPB Types

Dominant SPB File Type

.SPB

Extension:	.spb
Classification:	Samsung Kies Phonebook File

The SPB file extension is created by Samsung Kies, a synchronization software used by the latest Samsung devices like Omnia and Galaxy. It can be used as a backup of the phonebook contacts as well as a way to restore and transfer them between phones. As of now, there is no way to convert this file.

Author:	Samsung Electronics
Division:	Data Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.spb

Software Programs That Open The Samsung Kies Phonebook File:

Samsung Kies by Samsung Electronics

Windows

Mac

Secondary SPB Associations

.SPB

Extension:	.spb
Classification:	Flight Simulator X Mission Data File

The SPB file extension is related to the flight simulation game Flight Simulator X (FSX). It stores mission data or the state of a flight simulator mission including "triggers" and "actions".

Author:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Flight Simulator X Mission Data File Files:

Flight Simulator X by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

.SPB

Extension:	.spb
Classification:	SpareBrains File

The SPB file extension was used by the software called SpareBrains, developed by Lloyd Shelby. It contains some sort of a resource data file. However, this type of file format being used in SpareBrains is now considered obsolete.

Author:	SLSoftware
Division:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open SpareBrains File Files:

SpareBrains by SLSoftware

Compatible with:

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening SPB Files

Issues Opening SPB Files

Samsung Kies is Not Installed

You attempt to load your SPB file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The SPB File Extension". When this happens, it is commonly due to Samsung Kies missing in %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your SPB file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

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

Samsung Kies Requires Update

Your Samsung Kies Phonebook File file is incompatible with Samsung Kies because you might have the wrong version installed. Visit the Samsung Electronics website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Samsung Kies. Your Samsung Kies Phonebook File file was probably created by a newer release of Samsung Kies than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of SPB file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: Not having the right Samsung Kies version on your computer can cause problems opening SPB files.

Other SPB File Opening Causes

Errors opening Samsung Kies Phonebook File files can still occur even with the latest Samsung Kies software installed on your computer. If you are still having problems opening SPB files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Issues that aren't software-related:

• SPB file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Unintentional removal of the description of the SPB file inside the Windows Registry
• Defective install of a SPB program, such as Samsung Kies
• SPB file corruption
• Malware-tainted SPB file can't be opened
• Device drivers for SPB-related hardware are out-of-date
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Samsung Kies Phonebook File file