Tips to open BM file
Can't open the BM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BM files as well as a list of programs that support BM files.
BM file extension
| File Name |
X Windows System Bitmap Image |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The BM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BM file on each system platform.
What is BM file?
The file with the extension BM is the Graphic Files file type. In addition to this file, the Graphic Files category includes 524 related files. X Windows System Bitmap Image 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. The XnView application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.
How to open BM file?
The main problem with X Windows System Bitmap Image is that the BM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file BM to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BM 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 XnView
In this case, you should first verify that the XnView application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name XnView into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file BM.
Programs to open BM file
Remember to download programs supporting BM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with BM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BM file still does not use the XnView program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 BM file with the XnView application.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that X Windows System Bitmap Image requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BM file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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 BM or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover BM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of BM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular BM file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file BM 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the BM file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BM file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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