Tips to open BIC file
Can't open the BIC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BIC files as well as a list of programs that support BIC files.
BIC file extension
| File Name |
Civilization 3 Scenario Format |
| File Developer |
Take-Two Interactive Software |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The BIC file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BIC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BIC file on each system platform.
What is BIC file?
The file with the extension BIC is the Game Files file type. It was designed by Take-Two Interactive Software. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. Civilization 3 Scenario Format is supported by 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the BIC file.
How to open BIC file?
The most common problem when using Civilization 3 Scenario Format is that a specific BIC is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open BIC, 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 BIC 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 Civilization 3
The first step is to check if the computer has the Civilization 3 program installed. To do this, enter the name Civilization 3 into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file BIC with Civilization 3. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open BIC files.
Programs to open BIC file
Remember to download programs supporting BIC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Civilization 3 with BIC files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BIC file still does not use the Civilization 3 program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Civilization 3 application as the default for handling the BIC file.
Step 3. Update Civilization 3 to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Civilization 3 program, it is possible that Civilization 3 Scenario Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BIC file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The BIC file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to BIC files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our BIC file. However, remember that not every infected BIC file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the BIC file. 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 this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BIC file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted BIC files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move BIC to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the BIC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the BIC file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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