TBK Types

Primary TBK File Association

.TBK

File ID:	.tbk
Classification:	ToolBook Project File

A TBK file is a project file created by ToolBook, a program used by SMEs to create e-learning materials. It contains an array of screens with text labels, graphics, and embedded multimedia content.

Company:	SumTotal Systems
Class:	Data Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.tbk

Software Programs That Open The ToolBook Project File:

ToolBook by SumTotal Systems

Windows

Other TBK File Associations

.TBK

File ID:	.tbk
Classification:	Visual FoxPro Memo Backup

A TBK file is a backup file of a FoxPro table memo. The equivalent table backup file uses the BAK extension.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
Class:	Backup Files

Software Programs That Open Visual FoxPro Memo Backup Files:

Microsoft Visual FoxPro by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

.TBK

File ID:	.tbk
Classification:	The Bat! Backup Hives

The TBK file extension is used by the e-mail client The Bat! and stores backup hives.

Company:	Ritlabs, SRL
Class:	Backup Files

Software Programs That Open The Bat! Backup Hives Files:

The Bat! by Ritlabs, SRL

Compatible with:

Windows

.TBK

File ID:	.tbk
Classification:	Database Memo Backup File

A TBK file is a generic file used by database applications to store memo backup.

Company:	Oracle Corporation
Class:	Backup Files

Software Programs That Open Database Memo Backup File Files:

MySQL by Oracle Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Solaris

Microsoft Access by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

dBase by dBase, LLC

Compatible with:

Windows

Oracle Database by Oracle Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

	Linux
	Oracle Linux
	VMware ESXi
	Red Hat Enterprise Linux
	SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

Solaris

	Unix
	Oracle VM

IBM DB2 by IBM

Compatible with:

Windows

Linux

Unix

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TBK Troubleshooting

Troubles Opening TBK Files

ToolBook Disappeared

You attempt to load your TBK file and get an error such as "- Can't Open The TBK File Extension". If so, it typically means that you don't have ToolBook installed for - . This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the TBK file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

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

ToolBook is Out-of-Date

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a ToolBook Project File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you've got the wrong version of ToolBook installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Your ToolBook Project File file was probably created by a newer release of ToolBook than what's currently installed your computer.

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

Summary: Not having the right ToolBook version on your computer can cause problems opening TBK files.

Additional TBK Opening Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of ToolBook will resolve your issue. Other TBK opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of - . These issues include:

• Windows Registry TBK file paths that are incorrect
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry TBK description
• ToolBook or another TBK application experienced a flawed installation
• The TBK itself is corrupted
• TBK file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your TBK file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your ToolBook Project File file successfully