PBI File Issues: Why Your PC Won't Open PBI Files

Few things are as frustrating as receiving a file that your computer refuses to open up. Understanding the reason why it won't work is the first step to finding a solution. Here are some of the most common error messages and issues when opening PBI files.

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Common Error Messages

Error Message: The PBI File is Corrupt

The only solution to a corrupt file, is to download a new copy, or to ask the sender to resend the file.

Error Message: Can't Find Software to Open the PBI File

This error is quite easy to solve. Simply right-click on the PBI file and select PC-BSD Setup File, PowerBASIC Include File, or Profiler Binary Input from the dropdown list to create a default file type association. In future, it should automatically open in the software you selected.

Common PBI-Related Issues

Issue: You Don't Have PC-BSD Setup File, PowerBASIC Include File, or Profiler Binary Input Installed

You can simply download PC-BSD Setup File, PowerBASIC Include File, or Profiler Binary Input software. PBI uses PC-BSD Setup File by default, but it is also compatible with PowerBASIC Include File, and Profiler Binary Input. If you have PC-BSD Setup File, PowerBASIC Include File, or Profiler Binary Input installed, try make make one of these software packages your default file association for the PBI file type extension.

Issue: You Have PC-BSD Setup File, PowerBASIC Include File, or Profiler Binary Input Installed, But It's Still Not Working

If you have PC-BSD Setup File, PowerBASIC Include File, or Profiler Binary Input installed and you still can't open the file, you should get in touch with the software developers for further assistance. See our chart below for who to contact:

Software Developer
PC-BSD Setup File PC-BSD Software
PowerBASIC Include File PowerBASIC Inc.
Profiler Binary Input Microsoft Corporation
Axialis Image JPEG JFIF Unknown

Issue: You Can't Install PC-BSD Setup File, PowerBASIC Include File, or Profiler Binary Input

If for some reason you can't or don't want to install PC-BSD Setup File, PowerBASIC Include File, or Profiler Binary Input, you could also search online for free software that uses PBI files. But, as a word of caution, please be careful as many free software downloads are infected with malware or bundled with unwanted software.


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