CFB file: How can I open a .CFB file?
The table below provides useful information about the .cfb file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .cfb file?
- What program do I need to open a .cfb file?
- How can the .cfb file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .cfb files to another format?
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✅ Comptons Multimedia Encyclopedia File

The CFB file is a Comptons Multimedia Encyclopedia File. Compton's Multimedia Encyclopedia CD-ROM (1989) was the first multimedia encyclopedia.
✅ Microsoft Compound File Binary

The CFB file is a Microsoft Compound File Binary. Microsoft Compound File Binary is a file format for storing numerous files and streams within a single file on a disk. CFBF is developed by Microsoft and is an implementation of Microsoft COM Structured Storage.
✅ Spike2 Filter Bank Data

The CFB file is a Spike2 Filter Bank Data. Spike2 is a multi-channel continuous data acquisition and analysis package.
✅ Disk Drill Recovered Data

The CFB file is a Disk Drill Recovered Data. Disk Drill is a data recovery utility for Windows and macOS.
✅ Infinity Engine Binary Dump

The CFB file is an Infinity Engine Binary Dump. Infinity Engine is a game engine which allows the creation of isometric role-playing video games.
✅ INMOS Toolset Binary Configuration Data

The CFB file is an INMOS Toolset Binary Configuration Data. Inmos was a British semiconductor company which made a series of CPUs it called Transputers.
⚠ Be careful with .cfb files.
It's important to know that the .cfb file extension can be used by various programs, not just the ones you expect. This includes potentially harmful software or malware that might create .cfb files. Be cautious when dealing with .cfb files from unknown sources.
🚫 The .cfb file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
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🔴 Can't open a .cfb file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Select an app to open this .cfb file
It means that the operating system does not have a default app associated with the .cfb file type. To resolve this issue and open the file, you can take the following steps:
- Right-click on the .cfb file. A context menu will appear.
- From the context menu, select Open with. Windows will display a list of recommended apps.
- If the desired app is listed, select it from the provided options.
- If you cannot find the appropriate app, you may need to install software that supports the specific file type.
If you don't know how to change the default app for the .cfb file, check the FAQ.
🔴 Can I change the extension of files?
Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. The extension of a file serves as a hint to the operating system and various software programs about the type of data contained within the file. When you alter a file's extension, you essentially modify how software applications interpret and handle that file. Every file has a specific format, also known as its file type or file format. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.
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