What is a TBK file?
A .TBK file is most commonly a ToolBook File. These files store compiled interactive courseware books. They are created with software from SumTotal Systems, formerly known as Asymetrix. Because the .TBK extension has multiple possible meanings, your file might also be a database file for Microsoft Access, a backup file for The Bat! email client, or a text backup for Microsoft FoxPro or dBASE.
How to open TBK files?
Because a .TBK file can hold different types of data, you must identify its origin. You can use the original software like SumTotal ToolBook for courseware, or Microsoft Access for Jet Database files. However, older software can be difficult to install on modern computers. To solve this, viewer.online/tbk analyzes .TBK files to identify their exact format and creator software, shows which programs can open the file, and usually previews it.
Best practices and troubleshooting
If you do not know the source of your .TBK file, do not open it directly on your computer. Some .TBK files contain executable code. You should inspect the file first to verify its true format. You can use command-line tools like TrID or file on Linux to analyze the file signature before you open it.
Software and tools
- SumTotal Systems - For interactive courseware.
- Microsoft Access - For Jet Database files.
- The Bat! - For email message backups.
Summary
Because .TBK files use the known EXE format, viewer.online/tbk can safely open and display them online, eliminating compatibility problems.