Tips to open BIM file
Can't open the BIM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BIM files as well as a list of programs that support BIM files.
BIM file extension
| File Name |
Bytessence InstallMaker Document |
| File Developer |
Bytessence |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The BIM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BIM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BIM file on each system platform.
What is BIM file?
The file in the BIM format belongs to the Data Files category. It was designed by Bytessence. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. Bytessence InstallMaker Document appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is InstallMaker. This was created by Alexandru Trutia.
How to open BIM file?
An often recurring problem with Bytessence InstallMaker Document is that BIM is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open BIM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BIM 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 InstallMaker
The first step is to check if the computer has the InstallMaker program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name InstallMaker in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open BIM files.
Programs to open BIM file
Remember to download programs supporting BIM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of InstallMaker with BIM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BIM file still does not use the InstallMaker program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the BIM file with the InstallMaker application.
Step 3. Update InstallMaker to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the InstallMaker program, it is possible that Bytessence InstallMaker Document 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 Alexandru Trutia page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BIM 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 BIM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to BIM 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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BIM file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected BIM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the BIM 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 BIM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Bytessence, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BIM files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
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. It is best to move BIM to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the BIM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file BIM 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.
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