Tips to open YY file
Can't open the YY file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open YY files as well as a list of programs that support YY files.
YY file extension
| File Name |
GNU Bison Data Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The YY file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the YY files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the YY file on each system platform.
What is YY file?
The file in the YY format belongs to the Misc Files category. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. GNU Bison Data Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The GNU Bison application is recommended to open the file. It was released by GNU Project.
How to open YY file?
The main problem with GNU Bison Data Format is that the YY file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open YY, 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 YY 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 GNU Bison
In this case, you should first verify that the GNU Bison application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name GNU Bison in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file YY.
Programs to open YY file
Remember to download programs supporting YY files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of GNU Bison with YY files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the YY file to open in the GNU Bison application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 YY file with the GNU Bison application.
Step 3. Update GNU Bison to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the GNU Bison program, it is possible that GNU Bison Data Format 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 GNU Project page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the YY 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. This suggests truncating the YY file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 YY or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected YY files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the YY files changes over time. 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 YY file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file YY 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the YY file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the YY file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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