Tips to open BAU file
Can't open the BAU file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BAU files as well as a list of programs that support BAU files.
BAU file extension
| File Name |
Apache OpenOffice AutoText Format |
| File Developer |
Sun Microsystems |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The BAU file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BAU files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BAU file on each system platform.
What is BAU file?
The file in the BAU format belongs to the Settings Files category. It was designed by Sun Microsystems. Settings Files consists of 1305 similar files. Apache OpenOffice AutoText Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. The file will work on , Linux, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Apache OpenOffice to handle this file. This is a program created by Apache Software Foundation. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs.
How to open BAU file?
An often recurring problem with Apache OpenOffice AutoText Format is that BAU is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open BAU, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BAU file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Apache OpenOffice
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Apache OpenOffice is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Apache OpenOffice into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open BAU files.
Programs to open BAU file
Remember to download programs supporting BAU files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Apache OpenOffice with BAU files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the BAU file to open in the Apache OpenOffice application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Apache OpenOffice application as the default for handling the BAU file.
Step 3. Update Apache OpenOffice to the latest version
If, however, after binding Apache OpenOffice with Apache OpenOffice AutoText Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Apache Software Foundation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BAU file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The BAU file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to BAU files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our BAU file. Sometimes virus-infected BAU files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the BAU files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular BAU file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Sun Microsystems, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BAU files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move BAU to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the BAU file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file BAU to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BAU file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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