Files with WBCAT extension may be backup files used by Windows programs. The Backup Files group has 243 file formats. Windows Backup and Restore often handles these files. Two other tools can also open WBCAT files.
This directory has one file – GlobalCatalog.wbcat. It lists backup files and locations. Backup and Restore uses this when restoring to put files in the right places. Backups also have ZIP files. These hold the backed up files.
Associate WBCAT files with an app to open them:
Windows – Right click file, Open With, Choose app. Check box to always use.
Mac – Right click file, Open With, Other…, Choose app. Check box to always use.
Linux – Right click file, Open With, Choose app.
iPhone – Tap the file.
You can also associate WBCAT to an app in the Windows Registry. Many files are simple text. Here are tips on opening WBCAT files.
WBCAT file extension notes:
– Windows Backup Catalog format
– From Microsoft
– Backup file category
Windows 10 and China users often have these files. Opening it lets Restore use the catalog to put back files. WBCAT files are in \Catalogs\ as GlobalCatalog.wbcat.
Programs that open WBCAT files:
– Windows – Microsoft Backup and Restore
– Windows XP – Microsoft Windows Backup and Restore
WBCAT structure is typical for backup files. Different WBCAT files occur in operating systems – total 243. The format is from Microsoft Vista.
Website info –
How to open .WBCAT files
List of apps supporting .WBCAT files
Windows Backup and Restore