.RBF File Extension

RBF files exist as 5 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Robot Brick File

EV3 Basic programs make LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 robots perform tasks like moving or picking up objects. These programs can run in two modes: PC mode and brick mode. In PC mode, Microsoft Small Basic runs ...

General Information

Title RBF File Extension
Extension .rbf
Full Form LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Robot Brick File
File Type Executable Program File
Developer The LEGO Group
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Run programs
Additional Functions Control LEGO robots
Features Executable, Binary format

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on program
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

Educational Robotics Yes
Hobbyist Projects Yes
Competitions Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Safe sourcing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2013
Latest Software Version EV3 Classroom (2020)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ev3, .ev3p, .lxf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Software Free Windows, macOS
LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3 Software Free Windows, macOS

Type 2: Windows Installer Rollback File

The RBF file consists of scripts for rollback purposes. These execute linear sequenced operations if installation does not complete. The file contains registry updates, file updates, UI notifications,...

General Information

Title RBF File Extension
Extension .rbf
Full Form Rollback File
File Type Backup File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store backups
Additional Functions Facilitate restoration
Features Temporary, Generated during installation

File Characteristics

Quality System-specific
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Software Installation Yes
System Recovery Yes
Troubleshooting Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Insecure if exposed
Best Practices Maintain privacy, Monitor access

Historical/Version Information

Associated with Windows Installer
Relevant Versions Windows XP and newer

Associated Types

Related Extensions .msi, .msp, .msu

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows Installer Built-in Windows

Type 3: Stellar Insta Backup Image

RBF file extension is Stellar Data Recovery's Stellar Insta Backup Image. The RBF format categorizes as Backup Files. You can open RBF files in CELADE REDATAM program. Stellar Insta Backup Gold provid...

General Information

Title RBF File Extension
Extension .rbf
Full Form Stellar Insta Backup Image File
File Type Backup File
Developer Stellar Information Technology
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store backup
Additional Functions Data recovery
Features Compressed, Encapsulated data

File Characteristics

Quality High reliability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Data Backup Yes
System Recovery Yes
Data Transfer Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Encryption, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bkf, .gho, .tib

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Stellar Insta Backup Paid Windows

Type 4: Redatam Binary File

Learn about RBF file extension and open .rbf file. Census data like sex, age, households may be in BRF files. Data stored as quotes. DICX file: Redatam Binary Dictionary Data. Read here what DICX ...

General Information

Title RBF File Extension
Extension .rbf
Full Form Redatam Binary File
File Type Database File
Developer CELADE
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Data analysis
Features Hierarchical structure, Queryable

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With Redatam

Use Cases

Statistical Analysis Yes
Demographic Studies Yes
Government Planning Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data leakage
Best Practices Access controls, Data encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Update Ongoing

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dat, .dbf, .mdb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Redatam Free Windows

Type 5: Retrospect Backup File

The RBF file stores a program. This program is used to make a robot perform tasks. The RBF file is compiled by EV3 Explorer's compiler. The RBF is executed on the EV3 smart brick. The file can also st...

General Information

Title RBF File Extension
Extension .rbf
Full Form Retrospect Backup File
File Type Backup File
Developer Retrospect, Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Data backup
Additional Functions Data restore, Data archival
Features Compression, Encryption

File Characteristics

Quality High reliability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Data Protection Yes
System Recovery Yes
File Archiving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Strong passwords, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by version
Latest Version Depends on Retrospect release

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bak, .gho, .tib

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Retrospect Backup Software Commercial Windows, Mac