Tips to open BGI file

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

BGI file extension

File Name BgInfo Configuration Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Settings Files

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

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What is BGI file?

The file in the BGI format belongs to the Settings Files category. The author of this format is Microsoft. Additionally, the Settings Files category contains 1305 of other files. BgInfo Configuration Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use BgInfo to handle this file. This is a program created by Bryce Cogswell.

How to open BGI file?

An often recurring problem with BgInfo Configuration Format is that BGI is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that BGI files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BGI 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 BgInfo

In this case, you should first verify that the BgInfo application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing BgInfo into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support BGI files.

Programs to open BGI file

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

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Step 2. Create association of BgInfo with BGI files

If, despite the installed application, the BGI file does not start in the BgInfo 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the BGI file with the BgInfo application.

Step 3. Update BgInfo to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the BgInfo program, it is possible that BgInfo Configuration Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Bryce Cogswell website or update the program from the application.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The BGI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the BGI file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BGI file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover BGI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the BGI 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. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BGI file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, 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 BGI 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the BGI file to another location will fix the problem.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file BGI to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.