Tips to open BWI file
Can't open the BWI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BWI files as well as a list of programs that support BWI files.
BWI file extension
| File Name |
BlindWrite CD/DVD Disc Image |
| File Developer |
VSO Software |
| File Category |
Disk Image Files |
The BWI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BWI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BWI file on each system platform.
What is BWI file?
The file with the extension BWI is the Disk Image Files file type. The author of this format is VSO Software. Additionally, the Disk Image Files category contains 203 of other files. BlindWrite CD/DVD Disc Image is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is BlindWrite. This was created by VSO-Software. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the BWI file. IsoBuster, UltraISO, DAEMON Tools will apply when it is not possible to use BlindWrite.
How to open BWI file?
The main problem with BlindWrite CD/DVD Disc Image is that the BWI file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that BWI files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BWI 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 BlindWrite
The first step is to check if the computer has the BlindWrite program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name BlindWrite in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file BWI with BlindWrite. Below you will find a list of applications that support BWI files.
Programs to open BWI file
Remember to download programs supporting BWI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of BlindWrite with BWI files
If, despite the installed application, the BWI file does not start in the BlindWrite application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 BlindWrite application as the default for handling the BWI file.
Step 3. Update BlindWrite to the latest version
If, despite the association of the BlindWrite program with the BlindWrite CD/DVD Disc Image 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 VSO-Software website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BWI 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BWI file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. 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 BWI file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected BWI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of BWI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BWI file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use VSO Software help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BWI 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move BWI to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file BWI to close. However, some background programs may block the BWI file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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