.FBW (HP Recovery Manager Backup File) - File Extension

What is an FBW file?

FBW stands for “Full Backup and Wipe,” and an FBW file is a backup file created by HP Recovery Manager that contains a full copy of the system files, settings, and user data on a HP computer.

The program is designed to allow users to easily create a backup of their system and restore it in the event of a system failure or other issue. FBW files can be useful in cases where a system becomes unstable or otherwise unusable, as they allow users to quickly and easily restore their system to a known-good state.

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The FBW file created by HP Recovery Manager follows a specific naming convention, with the filename starting with “backup” and ending with “.fbw,” followed by a three-digit number that increments each time a new backup is created. The executable file that goes with the FBW file and is used to restore it also has a similar naming scheme. It usually starts with “backup,” ends with “.exe,” and then has the same three-digit number as the FBW file.

To restore an FBW file using the accompanying executable file, you would simply double-click on the executable file and follow the prompts to restore the backup. This process will typically overwrite any existing files on the system, so it is important to make sure that you have a current backup of your system before restoring an FBW file.

Keep in mind that FBW files are specific to HP Recovery Manager and can only be used with that program. If you need to restore a backup created with a different program, you may need to use a different method or file type.

Here is an example of the FBW file naming convention:

• backup001.fbw
• backup002.fbw
• backup003.fbw

In this example, each FBW file is named “backup,” followed by a three-digit number that increments each time a new backup is created. The accompanying executable file that is used to restore the FBW file would also follow a similar naming convention, such as:

• backup001.exe
• backup002.exe
• backup003.exe

These files would be used to restore the corresponding FBW file, with the three-digit number matching the number in the FBW file name.

It’s worth noting that the exact naming convention for FBW files and accompanying executable files may vary depending on the specific version of HP Recovery Manager being used. But the “backup” followed by a three-digit number and the “.fbw” and “.exe” file extensions should always be the same.