Tips to open BB2 file

Can't open the BB2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BB2 files as well as a list of programs that support BB2 files.

BB2 file extension

File Name XBBS-OS/2, XGROUP, AV, ZTree Archiver Control
File Category Misc Files

The BB2 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BB2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BB2 file on each system platform.

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What is BB2 file?

The BB2 file has been categorized as Misc Files. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. XBBS-OS/2, XGROUP, AV, ZTree Archiver Control is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is ZTreeWin. This was created by ZTree.

How to open BB2 file?

The main problem with XBBS-OS/2, XGROUP, AV, ZTree Archiver Control is that the BB2 file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that BB2 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BB2 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 ZTreeWin

The first step is to check if the computer has the ZTreeWin program installed. This can be achieved by typing ZTreeWin into the operating 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 BB2.

Programs to open BB2 file

Remember to download programs supporting BB2 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of ZTreeWin with BB2 files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the BB2 file to open in the ZTreeWin application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the BB2 file with the ZTreeWin program.

Step 3. Update ZTreeWin to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the ZTreeWin program, it is possible that XBBS-OS/2, XGROUP, AV, ZTree Archiver Control requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the ZTree page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BB2 file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The BB2 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the BB2 file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file BB2 or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected BB2 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of BB2 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged BB2 files. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file BB2 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the BB2 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the BB2 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BB2 file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.