The disabled file extension belongs to Spybot – Search & Destroy. It stores data used by this program.
To open a disabled file, first download and install Spybot – Search & Destroy. Make sure the software is up to date to support disabled files.
You can also associate disabled files with Spybot – Search & Destroy manually. Right-click on the file, select Properties, and use the “Change” button to select Spybot – Search & Destroy.
If Spybot – Search & Destroy is installed but disabled files still won’t open, the software may not be set as the default program. Go to the disabled file’s Properties and under “Opens with” select Spybot – Search & Destroy.
When Spybot – Search & Destroy detects malware on your system, it disables the malicious software by changing the extension to .disabled. This prevents the malware from operating and damaging your computer.
Other programs like file viewers and editors may support disabled files, but Spybot – Search & Destroy should open them by default. If disabled files still won’t open, make sure Spybot – Search & Destroy is set as the associated program.
