Set PBFX files to open in SPbinder
A PBFX file is downloaded when you open an existing binder or create a new binder. Attempting to open the PBFX file for the 1st time on a Windows 11 device may require you to associate PBFX files with SPbinder. You will either see a prompt to select a software/program from a list or Windows will attempt to open the file in an incorrect software (for example, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word).
Follow these steps to associate PBFX files with SPbinder:
- To open a binder, go to theOPTIONScolumn, then select theOpen
icon.
noteYou can also selectCREATE NEW BINDERto download a PBFX file. - Locate the downloaded .PBFX file on your device, then open the file menu and selectProperties.

- SelectChange, to associate the .pbfx file extension type with SPbinder by default.

- On the software selection window, selectMore apps.

- To view additional options, selectLook for another app on this PC.
- When theOpen Withwindow appears, selectSurePrep.PortableBinderFormat(PBF)and thenOpen.noteIf you are on a local machine, thenSurePrep.PortableBinderFormat(PBF).exeis located in theProgram Files (x86)\SurePrepLLC\PBFXfolder.For example: Go toC:\Program Files (x86)\SurePrepLLC\PBFXthen selectSurePrep.PortableBinderFormat(PBF).exeIf you are on cloud environment, contact your IT team to locate your SurePrep program folder.

Once you have associated the .PBFX file extension type with SPbinder, you should be able to open SPbinder from SurePrep FileRoom.