I cannot open a TWBX file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with TWBX files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening TWBX will be resolved!
TWBX File Extension
- File type Tableau Packaged Workbook
- File developer Tableau Software
- File category Data Files
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What is a(n) TWBX file?
The data file with the extension .TWBX stores the data in the binary format about the workbook (including external source data) generated during data visualization in the Tableau Desktop program. The program for presenting and analyzing graphical data with its help packs all data stored in the project into one file, enabling export to other programs or computers.
How to open TWBX file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with TWBX extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports TWBX files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open TWBX files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support TWBX files
Step 2. Verify whether TWBX files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports TWBX files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with TWBX files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support TWBX files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open TWBX files with the selected program.
Changing TWBX file association in registry
File association for TWBX files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check TWBX file for other errors
- TWBX file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening TWBX files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected TWBX file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For TWBX files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
