Varieties of PBP Files

Primary PBP File Association

.PBP

File Ext:	.pbp
Category:	PSP Firmware Update File

PBP file extension refers to a firmware image file that is used to update the Sony PSP firmware. PSP stands for PlayStation Portable. These files can be used to install game demos on the PSP, homebrew games, and applications. It also can be used for PSP hacking and it is typically called "EBOOT.PBP".

Programmer:	Sony
Function:	Game Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pbp

Software Programs That Open The PSP Firmware Update File:

PBP Unpacker by Unknown Developer

Windows

Secondary PBP Associations

.PBP

File Ext:	.pbp
Category:	PulseBoy Project

The PBP file extension is a project file type that is related to PulseBoy software. The PulseBoy is a software program that is mainly used to compose sounds and samples in the 8-bit type. PulseBoy program contains octave notes that users can record it on different tracks. The PBP file type can store some audio settings related to the program such as pan, volume, and beats per minutes. PBP file can simply be created by recording a tune then select SAVE.

Programmer:	Pulse Technologies
Function:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open PulseBoy Project Files:

PulseBoy by Pulse Technologies

Compatible with:

Windows

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PBP Troubleshooting

Common Problems Opening PBP Files

Missing PBP Unpacker

If you attempt to load your PBP file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open PBP Files". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because PBP Unpacker isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your PBP because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

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

Outdated PBP Unpacker

Sometimes your installed version of PBP Unpacker won't support your PSP Firmware Update File file. If you've got the wrong version of PBP Unpacker installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is predominately due to having a PSP Firmware Update File file version that was created by a newer version of PBP Unpacker than what you have installed on your PC.

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

Regardless, most of the PBP file opening problems relate to not having the right version of PBP Unpacker installed.

Other PBP File Opening Causes

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of PBP Unpacker will resolve your issue. If you are continuing to have errors with loading PBP files, other external issues might be to blame. Other contributing causes:

• PBP file type Registry entries are wrong
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry PBP description
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the PBP format
• Something has caused file corruption of your PBP
• Past or present virus infection has affected your PBP
• Drivers associated with PBP software need to be updated
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the PSP Firmware Update File format