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All about PBI Files
The PBI file type is primarily associated with PC-BSD.
What is a PBI file?
PBI files mostly belong to PC-BSD by iXsystems. PBI files are installation packages characterized as compressed files which were designed for the PC-BSD operating system, where they contain setup files and the appropriate libraries necessary for the full and proper installation of the operating system. Additionally, these PBI files start up the PC-BSD installation wizard when they are opened, acting similarly to any setup.exe files included with many Windows programs as they are both classified as executables utilized to install the software.
- Main Usage: PBI files are used to install the PC-BSD operating system, a Unix-like desktop-based operating system which is built from the FreeBSD operating system; a variation of the original and first Berkeley Software Distribution operating system. PBI file software packages are usually installed within their own separate directories, where all the libraries and setup files are contained. The development goal of these PBI files is for the installed programs to be completely self-contained, so that in the case that the libraries within the system change or are manipulated, the software packages will be largely unaffected.
How do you open PBI files?
You need a suitable software like PC-BSD to open a PBI file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your PBI file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PBI file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.
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Programs that open and convert PBI files:
- PC-BSD by iXsystems
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PBI files are often referred to as PC-BSD executables because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
- IconWorkshop (image file) by AxialisIconWorkshop is an icon editor from Axialis that allows users to make icons for Windows, macOS, iOS, and UNIX-like systems. The software stores icons in the PBI file format. This file format is classified as Vector Image. Related links: IconWorkshop on Wikipedia, IconWorkshop FAQs
- PowerBASIC (PowerBASIC include file) by PowerBASICPowerBASIC is a selection of compilers and software development tools for the BASIC programming language. The PBI file format stores an include file, which contains code that is run by the compiler when running another source file. This file format is classified as Developer. Related links: PowerBASIC on Wikipedia, PowerBASIC Forums
- Source Profiler (profiler binary input file) by MicrosoftThe Source Profiler is a Windows utility that allows a user to perform dynamic program analyses. The PBI file format stores the Profiler Binary Input that is the input given to perform application profiling in the Source Profiler. This file format is classified as Developer. Related links: Source Profiler Description
Technical Data for PBI File Extension
File classification:
Executable
a pbi installation package is a special file format by iXsystems and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with PBI files
- Associate the PBI file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open installation packages. Because only the current version supports the latest PBI file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the iXsystems manufacturer website after an available PC-BSD update.
- To make sure that your PBI file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.