Tips to open BNI file

Can't open the BNI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BNI files as well as a list of programs that support BNI files.

BNI file extension

File Name Blizzard Battle.Net Icon
File Developer Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
File Category Graphic Files

The BNI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BNI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BNI file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
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What is BNI file?

The file in the BNI format belongs to the Graphic Files category. It was designed by Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. In addition to this file, the Graphic Files category includes 524 related files. Blizzard Battle.Net Icon appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos to handle this file. This is a program created by Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 3 other programs. The Diablo II, Diablo, Warcraft 2 programs will also handle the file when the Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos program does not fulfill its role.

How to open BNI file?

The main problem with Blizzard Battle.Net Icon is that the BNI file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open BNI, 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 BNI 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 Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

The first step is to check if the computer has the Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos program installed. This can be achieved by typing Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file BNI with Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos. Below you will find a list of applications that support BNI files.

Step 2. Create association of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos with BNI files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the BNI file to open in the Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the BNI file with the Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos program.

Step 3. Update Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos program, it is possible that Blizzard Battle.Net Icon requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BNI 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to BNI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BNI file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected BNI 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 BNI file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular BNI file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file BNI 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. Copying the BNI file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file BNI to close. However, some background programs may block the BNI file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.