Tips to open BUM file
Can't open the BUM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BUM files as well as a list of programs that support BUM files.
BUM file extension
| File Name |
Poser Bump Formats Image Format |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The BUM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BUM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BUM file on each system platform.
What is BUM file?
The file with the extension BUM is the Graphic Files file type. Additionally, the Graphic Files category contains 524 of other files. Poser Bump Formats Image Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Micro Poser. This was created by Smith Micro Software, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. XnView will apply when it is not possible to use Micro Poser.
How to open BUM file?
The main problem with Poser Bump Formats Image Format is that the BUM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that BUM 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 BUM 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 Micro Poser
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Micro Poser is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Micro Poser into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file BUM with Micro Poser. Below you will find a list of applications that support BUM files.
Programs to open BUM file
Remember to download programs supporting BUM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Micro Poser with BUM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BUM file still does not use the Micro Poser program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 Micro Poser application as the default for handling the BUM file.
Step 3. Update Micro Poser to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Micro Poser program, it is possible that Poser Bump Formats Image Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Smith Micro Software, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BUM 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BUM file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our BUM file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover BUM 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 BUM file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BUM file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file BUM 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move BUM 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 BUM file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BUM file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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