Tips to open BS file
Can't open the BS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BS files as well as a list of programs that support BS files.
BS file extension
| File Name |
Printfox/Pagefox Image Format |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The BS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BS file on each system platform.
What is BS file?
The file with the extension BS is the Graphic Files file type. Graphic Files consists of 524 similar files. Printfox/Pagefox Image Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is XnView. This was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.
How to open BS file?
The main problem with Printfox/Pagefox Image Format is that the BS file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file BS 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 BS 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
The first step is to check if the computer has the XnView program installed. 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. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open BS files.
Programs to open BS file
Remember to download programs supporting BS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with BS files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the BS file to open in the XnView application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the BS file with the XnView program.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, however, after binding XnView with Printfox/Pagefox Image Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BS 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 BS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BS file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file BS or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover BS 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 BS file. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BS file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BS 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the BS file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the BS file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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