Kinds of SFB Files

Leading SFB Type

.SFB

Formatting:	.sfb
Type:	PlayStation 3 Disc Data File

This data file was saved in a plain text format and is included as part of a Sony PlayStation 3 game disc. It does not contain actual game data files but provides description of the data on the disc. It uses the filename PS3_DISC.SFB and is available on PlayStation 3 backup hard drives.

Created by:	Sony
Kind:	Game Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sfb

Software Programs That Open The PlayStation 3 Disc Data File:

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Windows

Mac

Linux

Sublime Text by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd

Windows

Mac

Linux

Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Atom by GitHub, Inc.

Windows

Mac

Linux

PSPad by Open Source

Windows

ASToolPS3 by AS-Team

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening SFB Files

Frequent SFB Opening Issues

Microsoft Notepad is Not Installed

If you attempt to load your SFB file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open SFB Files". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft Notepad isn't installed on your PC. The typical path of opening your SFB with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your SFB, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Microsoft Notepad is Out-of-Date

Your PlayStation 3 Disc Data File file is incompatible with Microsoft Notepad because you might have the wrong version installed. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Notepad from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. Your PlayStation 3 Disc Data File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Notepad than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the SFB file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Primarily, problems experienced when opening SFB files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Notepad installed on your computer.

Other SFB File Issues

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Notepad installed, you can still experience difficulties opening SFBs. If you are still having problems opening SFB files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Other contributing causes:

• Windows Registry SFB file paths that are incorrect
• Accidental deletion of the description of the SFB file in the Windows registry
• Defective install of a SFB program, such as Microsoft Notepad
• Something has caused file corruption of your SFB
• Past or present virus infection has affected your SFB
• Device drivers for SFB-related hardware are out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the PlayStation 3 Disc Data File format