Tips to open BSB file
Can't open the BSB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BSB files as well as a list of programs that support BSB files.
BSB file extension
| File Name |
MapInfo Sea Chart Format |
| File Developer |
Pitney Bowes Software Inc. |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The BSB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BSB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BSB file on each system platform.
What is BSB file?
The file with the extension BSB is the Data Files file type. The author of this format is Pitney Bowes Software Inc.. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. MapInfo Sea Chart Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The MapInfo application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Pitney Bowes Software Inc. (MapInfo). Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. The MAPC2MAPC programs will also handle the file when the MapInfo program does not fulfill its role.
How to open BSB file?
The main problem with MapInfo Sea Chart Format is that the BSB file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open BSB, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BSB 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 MapInfo
In this case, you should first verify that the MapInfo application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name MapInfo in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support BSB files.
Programs to open BSB file
Remember to download programs supporting BSB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of MapInfo with BSB files
If, despite the installed application, the BSB file does not start in the MapInfo 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the MapInfo application as the default for handling the BSB file.
Step 3. Update MapInfo to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the MapInfo program, it is possible that MapInfo Sea Chart Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Pitney Bowes Software Inc. (MapInfo) website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BSB file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The BSB file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to BSB files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BSB file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected BSB files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of BSB 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged BSB files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Pitney Bowes Software Inc.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BSB 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 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 BSB file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file BSB to close. However, some background programs may block the BSB file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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