Tips to open BUK file
Can't open the BUK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BUK files as well as a list of programs that support BUK files.
BUK file extension
| File Name |
Malicious Data Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The BUK file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BUK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BUK file on each system platform.
What is BUK file?
The BUK file has been categorized as Misc Files. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Malicious Data Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is MPlayer. This was created by The MPlayer Team. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the BUK file.
How to open BUK file?
An often recurring problem with Malicious Data Format is that BUK is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that BUK files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BUK 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 MPlayer
In this case, you should first verify that the MPlayer application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name MPlayer into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file BUK.
Programs to open BUK file
Remember to download programs supporting BUK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of MPlayer with BUK files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BUK file still does not use the MPlayer program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. 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 MPlayer application as the default for handling the BUK file.
Step 3. Update MPlayer to the latest version
If, however, after binding MPlayer with Malicious Data Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the The MPlayer Team website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BUK file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to BUK files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BUK file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected BUK file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the BUK 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular BUK file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BUK 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move BUK to a different directory.
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. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the BUK file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BUK file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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