Tips to open BSR file
Can't open the BSR file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BSR files as well as a list of programs that support BSR files.
BSR file extension
| File Name |
Bacula Restore |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The BSR file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BSR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BSR file on each system platform.
What is BSR file?
The file in the BSR format belongs to the Archive Files category. Archive Files consists of 619 similar files. Bacula Restore 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 main program that supports this format is Bacula. This was created by Bacula Developers.
How to open BSR file?
The main problem with Bacula Restore is that the BSR file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open BSR, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BSR 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 Bacula
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Bacula is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Bacula into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open BSR files.
Programs to open BSR file
Remember to download programs supporting BSR files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Bacula with BSR files
If, despite the installed application, the BSR file does not start in the Bacula application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Bacula application as the default for handling the BSR file.
Step 3. Update Bacula to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Bacula program with the Bacula Restore file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Bacula Developers website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BSR file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to BSR files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 BSR or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected BSR files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of BSR file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BSR file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BSR 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the BSR 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file BSR to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BSR file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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