Tips to open BB file
Can't open the BB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BB files as well as a list of programs that support BB files.
BB file extension
| File Name |
Blitz Source Code Format |
| File Developer |
Blitz Research |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The BB file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BB file on each system platform.
What is BB file?
The file with the extension BB is the Developer Files file type. The author of this format is Blitz Research. In addition to this file, the Developer Files category includes 1205 related files. Blitz Source Code Format is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is BlitzMax. This was created by Blitz Research Ltd. Alternatively, you can use 5 other programs. The Blitz3D SDK, BlitzPlus, Blitz 3D, Blitz Basic programs will also handle the file when the BlitzMax program does not fulfill its role.
How to open BB file?
The most common problem when using Blitz Source Code Format is that a specific BB is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that BB files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BB 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 BlitzMax
In this case, you should first verify that the BlitzMax application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name BlitzMax into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file BB.
Programs to open BB file
Remember to download programs supporting BB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of BlitzMax with BB files
If, despite the installed application, the BB file does not start in the BlitzMax application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the BB file with the BlitzMax application.
Step 3. Update BlitzMax to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the BlitzMax program, it is possible that Blitz Source Code Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Blitz Research Ltd website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BB file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The BB file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to BB files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BB file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected BB files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the BB file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged BB files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Blitz Research, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file BB except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the BB file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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