PBA files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: PowerBackup Archive
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General Information
| Title | PBA File Extension |
| Extension | .pba |
| Full Form | PowerBackup Archive File |
| File Type | Backup File |
| Developer | CyberLink |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store backup |
| Additional Functions | Data compression, encryption |
| Features | Multi-volume, Secure, Data restoration |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Lossless |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Data Backup | Yes |
| Data Archiving | Yes |
| System Restore | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Unauthorized access |
| Best Practices | Strong encryption, Regular backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Varies with software version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .zip, .rar, .tar, .bak |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 CyberLink PowerBackup |
Paid | Windows |
Type 2: OpenOffice.org Basic Protected Module File
General Information
| Title | PBA File Extension |
| Extension | .pba |
| Full Form | OpenOffice.org Basic Protected Module File |
| File Type | Protected Module File |
| Developer | Apache Software Foundation |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.sun.xml.base |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store code |
| Additional Functions | Prevent editing |
| Features | Encrypted, Macro |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High integrity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Office Automation | Yes |
| Spreadsheet Macros | Yes |
| Document Processing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Macro viruses |
| Best Practices | Signed macros, Restricted execution |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2000s |
| Latest Version | Dependent on OpenOffice version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .bas, .vbs, .sxc, .odt |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Apache OpenOffice |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 LibreOffice |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |