Tips to open BLU file
Can't open the BLU file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BLU files as well as a list of programs that support BLU files.
BLU file extension
| File Name |
FileMaker Pro Runtime Extension |
| File Category |
Plugin Files |
The BLU file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BLU files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BLU file on each system platform.
What is BLU file?
The file in the BLU format belongs to the Plugin Files category. Plugin Files consists of 179 similar files. FileMaker Pro Runtime Extension is supported by 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use FileMaker Pro to handle this file. This is a program created by FileMaker, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs.
How to open BLU file?
An often recurring problem with FileMaker Pro Runtime Extension is that BLU is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file BLU to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BLU 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 FileMaker Pro
The first step is to check if the computer has the FileMaker Pro program installed. This can be achieved by typing FileMaker Pro into the operating system search engine. 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 BLU files.
Programs to open BLU file
Remember to download programs supporting BLU files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of FileMaker Pro with BLU files
If, despite the installed application, the BLU file does not start in the FileMaker Pro application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the FileMaker Pro application as the default for handling the BLU file.
Step 3. Update FileMaker Pro to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the FileMaker Pro program, it is possible that FileMaker Pro Runtime Extension 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 FileMaker, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BLU file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The BLU file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to BLU files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 BLU or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover BLU files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of BLU 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular BLU file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BLU 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the BLU file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the BLU 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. However, some background programs may block the BLU file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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