File Extension JBF

File extension: JBF or .jbf

Author of the .jbf file extension: Corel Corporation / JetSoft Corporation

Category: Image files / Backup files

Programs that use the .jbf file type: Corel Paint Shop Pro / Backup Now

Explanation of .jbf file extensions:

The .jbf file extension is used for two purposes. Primarily, it is used to store images used by the Paint Shop Pro image browser or images captured with Graphic Converter Pro.

The second use is with JetSoft Backup Now software that allows users to back up files and restore them. These backup files are saved with the JBF file extension. Backup Now software is freeware.

Typical problems associated with the .jbf file extension:

One of the most common problems with .jbf files is viewing them. For example, pspbrwse.jbf is a file that contains the thumbnails of the images of one directory. You must have compatible software to view .jbf files.

Another problem arises when you end up with too many .jbf files on your computer. Every time you open folders with the PaintShop Pro's browser, a new .jpf file is created. These are merely thumbnails, so they can safely be deleted. In fact, for best performance, they should be deleted. If you have too many, your computer's performance can suffer.

Another problem occurs when a computer has the appropriate viewing software but the operating system has lost its file associations.

Any file can become corrupt and .jbf files are no exception. When files become corrupt, the computer may not be able to open them or the program or system could lockup or crash.

Another common .jbf problem occurs when the Windows registry contains invalid instructions or has had references to .jbf files removed by spyware or other processes.

Solutions/Recommendations:

If you have too many .jbf files on your system, you should delete them. Do this by opening Windows Explorer and entering '.jbf in the Search box. This will list all found .jbf files on your hard disk. Simply highlight the files and hit the delete button.

For file association errors or corruption, use a registry cleaner to clean out the Windows registry.

Associated links:

Extract embedded images from a pspbrwse.jbf file - http://www.xs4all.nl/'jlpoutre/BoT/Perl/extract'images'pspbrwse.html