Files with mbk extension can be mostly found as multiple index file backup files from dBASE IV database engine.

There are 2 other file types using
the MBK file extension!

empty icon.mbk - SmartWare macro backup

empty icon.mbk - MyInfo backup

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Software that open mbk file

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MBK file extension - dBASE IV multiple index file backup

What is mbk file? How to open mbk files?

File type specification:

Backup file type icon Backup file type

File extension mbk is related to dBASE IV, a database engine, form engine and database programming language for various computer and OS platforms.

This type of mbk files is used to store so called multiple index file backups.

Updated: November 22, 2023

The default software associated to open mbk file:

dBASE icon

dataBased Intelligence, Inc. logodBASE  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
dataBased Intelligence, Inc.

dBASE is widely used database management system (DBMS). dBASE has own programming language and supports many database formats. dBASE supports many platforms, such as Apple Mac, Microsoft Windows, Unix, MS-DOS, CP/M, Apple II etc..

Help how to open:

Indexes are usually automatically accessed by their respective programs and are not meant to be opened directly by the user.

How to convert:

It is unlikely this file type is meant to be converted to anything else.

List of software applications associated to the .mbk file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open mbk file, edit mbk file, convert mbk file, view mbk file, play mbk file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting mbk files.

Programs that can create mbk file - dBASE IV multiple index file backup

Programs supporting the exension mbk on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about dBASE for create mbk file action.

Microsoft Windows:

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