Tips to open BLT file
Can't open the BLT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BLT files as well as a list of programs that support BLT files.
BLT file extension
| File Name |
AIM Buddy List |
| File Developer |
AOL |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The BLT file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BLT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BLT file on each system platform.
What is BLT file?
The BLT file has been categorized as Settings Files. The author of this format is AOL. Settings Files consists of 1305 similar files. AIM Buddy List appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the BLT file.
How to open BLT file?
The most common problem when using AIM Buddy List is that a specific BLT is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that BLT 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 BLT 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 AOL Instant Messenger
The first step is to check if the computer has the AOL Instant Messenger program installed. To do this, enter the name AOL Instant Messenger into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open BLT files.
Programs to open BLT file
Remember to download programs supporting BLT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of AOL Instant Messenger with BLT files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BLT file still does not use the AOL Instant Messenger program, it means no 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 BLT file with the AOL Instant Messenger application.
Step 3. Update AOL Instant Messenger to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the AOL Instant Messenger program, it is possible that AIM Buddy List requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BLT 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 BLT file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BLT file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file BLT or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover BLT files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the BLT file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular BLT file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted BLT 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the BLT file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the BLT file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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