Tips to open BUILD file
Can't open the BUILD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BUILD files as well as a list of programs that support BUILD files.
BUILD file extension
| File Name |
NAnt Build Tool |
| File Developer |
SourceForge.net |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The BUILD file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BUILD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BUILD file on each system platform.
What is BUILD file?
The file in the BUILD format belongs to the Developer Files category. It was designed by SourceForge.net. In addition to this file, the Developer Files category includes 1205 related files. NAnt Build Tool appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The NAnt application is recommended to open the file. It was released by SourceForge.net. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the BUILD file. You can use Sublime Text in case NAnt cannot be used.
How to open BUILD file?
The main problem with NAnt Build Tool is that the BUILD file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open BUILD, 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 BUILD 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 NAnt
In this case, you should first verify that the NAnt application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name NAnt in it. 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 BUILD files.
Programs to open BUILD file
Remember to download programs supporting BUILD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of NAnt with BUILD files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BUILD file still does not use the NAnt program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the BUILD file with the NAnt application.
Step 3. Update NAnt to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the NAnt program, it is possible that NAnt Build Tool requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the SourceForge.net page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BUILD 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 BUILD file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the BUILD file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our BUILD file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover BUILD 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 BUILD file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular BUILD file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting SourceForge.net, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file BUILD 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 BUILD file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the BUILD file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file BUILD to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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