WHB File Extension
Apple IPod Backup Image
- File Type whb
- Developer WindSolutions
- Popularity
- Application CopyTrans
- Category Backup Files
What is a WHB file?
The WHB extension is related to Apple IPod Backup Image and is classified in the Backup Files category, which contains 395 files.
The Apple IPod Backup Image (WHB) was created by WindSolutions, a company that developed file format and produced 3 programs for their use.
WHB file support extends to various operating systems, including Windows. If you need to recover a WHB file, you can use one of 2 programs, such as CopyTrans and iCloner.
How to open a WHB file?
If you’re having difficulty opening a WHB file, it is often due to not having the correct software. To solve the problem, choose a compatible program from the list. Then follow the link to the official developer site, download the software, and install it on your device.
Thanks to their popularity, CopyTrans and iCloner are often the go-to programs for managing WHB files. To install the updated version of CopyTrans, simply go to the WindSolutions site and download the installer compatible with all major platforms.
After installation, your operating system should automatically open WHB files with CopyTrans.
Set CopyTrans as the default WHB program
Change Default Program on Mac
- Right click or Control + left click on the desired WHB file;
- Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
- Next, at the bottom of the window, you will see the "Enable" menu, in which "Recommended Programs" is selected by default;
- In this menu, select "All Programs", then find CopyTrans and check the box next to "Always open in the application."
Change a default app in Windows
- Start by right-clicking on your WHB file, then select "Open With" and continue by clicking "Choose another app" from the options provided;
- In the pop-up window, select the CopyTrans application;
- Check the "Always use this application" checkbox, and then click "OK" to apply the selected application as the default for opening WHB files.
Solve problems with WHB files
There are some common issues with WHB files that can be resolved easily by making minor adjustments to your software. Below, you’ll find these issues along with practical troubleshooting tips.
Why does CopyTrans stop responding or crash intermittently?
Insufficient software updates can contribute to CopyTrans crash. To avoid this, make sure that you have installed the latest updates for WindSolutions products.
Restarting your computer will solve many common problems, which is why it’s the first thing you should do before changing any settings related to the software.
What are the best practices for repairing a WHB file that has gone bad?
Open the damaged WHB file in CopyTrans or iCloner and select the "Repair" menu item to start the repair operation. Allow the recovery process to complete, which will automatically repair the damaged backup files.
What are the methods to detect if my WHB file has been corrupted?
Characteristics of corrupted WHB backup files can include:
- Unexplained WHB file size inflation;
- CopyTrans or other programs stop responding or crash when trying to handle the file;
- When opening the file, errors occur or the inability to access its contents;
- While working with the file, error alerts are encountered;