BB5 File Extension

What is BB5 file?

BB5 is a file extension commonly associated with BBC Micro Picture Image Format files. BB5 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. BB5 file format, along with 522 other file formats, belongs to the Raster Image Files category. The software recommended for managing BB5 files is RECOIL. RECOIL software was developed by Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga, and on its official website you may find more information about BB5 files or the RECOIL software program.

Programs which support BB5 file extension

Programs that can handle BB5 files are as follows. Files with BB5 suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 07/17/2020

How to open file with BB5 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening BB5 files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with BB5 files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with BB5 files.

Step 1. Install RECOIL software

Problems with opening and working with BB5 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with BB5 files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install RECOIL. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading RECOIL installed is by going to developer’s website (Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update RECOIL to the latest version

You still cannot access BB5 files although RECOIL is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why BB5 files are not compatible with RECOIL. The most recent version of RECOIL is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign RECOIL to BB5 files

If you have the latest version of RECOIL installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage BB5 on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the BB5 file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where RECOIL is installed, check the Always use this app to open BB5 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with BB5 extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with BB5 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the BB5 for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the BB5 file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The BB5 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the BB5 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the BB5 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with BB5 extension is complete and error-free

If you obtained the problematic BB5 file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the BB5 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the BBC Micro Picture Image Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run RECOIL

If the systems has insufficient resources to open BB5 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with BBC Micro Picture Image Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with BB5 files affecting older versions of given software.

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