Tips to open BSM file
Can't open the BSM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BSM files as well as a list of programs that support BSM files.
BSM file extension
| File Name |
Bioshock Map |
| File Developer |
2K Games |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The BSM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BSM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BSM file on each system platform.
What is BSM file?
The file in the BSM format belongs to the Game Files category. The creator of this file is 2K Games. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. Bioshock Map 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 Bioshock to handle this file. This is a program created by 2K Games.
How to open BSM file?
An often recurring problem with Bioshock Map is that BSM is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that BSM files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BSM 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 Bioshock
The first step is to check if the computer has the Bioshock program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Bioshock in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file BSM with Bioshock. Below you will find a list of applications that support BSM files.
Programs to open BSM file
Remember to download programs supporting BSM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Bioshock with BSM files
If, despite the installed application, the BSM file does not start in the Bioshock 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Bioshock application as the default for handling the BSM file.
Step 3. Update Bioshock to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Bioshock program with the Bioshock Map file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the 2K Games page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BSM file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The BSM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to BSM 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. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BSM file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover BSM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the BSM files changes over time. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular BSM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting 2K Games, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted BSM 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. If possible, you can try to move the BSM file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the BSM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the BSM file again. 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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