We are aware of 3 rd party software that modifies the Microsoft Jet Engine registries upon installation, and in most cases after uninstalling that software. The next common reason for Multisim to be unable to load the databases is due to a corrupted registry entry. If you still cannot load the databases, read the next section to fix the registry.
* Replace with your Windows account user name, and with the Multisim version you are running, e.g.
This KB will explain how to solve the user configuration file case first, followed by the registry key problem. At this point, the extension of all files, including the PBP files should be displayed after the file name.SolutionThere can be multiple reasons to get this error message in Multisim, however the two main reasons are either you have a corrupted User Configuration file, or you have a corrupted Jet Engine registry key in the Windows Registry. On the "View" tab, you will find "Hide extensions for known file types" – you should mark this option and confirm by pressing "OK". Then, go to the "Folder Options" and open the "View" tab. Just go to "Control Panel" and select "Appearance and Personalization". However, you can successfully change this in the settings. In the standard Windows settings, a computer user cannot see the PBP file extension. My computer does not show file extensions, what should I do? If the computer still has problems with the files, use the services of an expert who will diagnose a specific cause.
Solving these problems should allow the free opening and working with the PBP files.
incomplete installation of the program that supports a PBP file? accidental deletion of the PBP file from the Windows registry insufficient computer hardware resources corruption of a PBP file, that you want to open an incorrect link to the PBP file in the registry entries The reason for the fact that the PBP file can’t be opened and used can also be: Sometimes even the software, installed on your computer, that supports the PBP files does not solve the problem. However, problems with the PBP files can also have a different background.