BBS File Extension

What is BBS file?

BBS is a file extension commonly associated with Bulletin Board System Text files. BBS file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS, Windows system platform. BBS file format, along with 440 other file formats, belongs to the Text Files category. Users are advised to use BBS server software for managing BBS files, although 7 other programs can also handle this type of file.

Programs which support BBS file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support BBS files. Files with BBS extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with BBS extension?

Problems with accessing BBS may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with BBS extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install BBS server software

Problems with opening and working with BBS files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with BBS files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select BBS server or one of the recommended programs (for example, Text editor, Windows Notepad, NotePad++ text editor) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download BBS server installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update BBS server to the latest version

If the problems with opening BBS files still occur even after installing BBS server, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of BBS server is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that BBS server cannot handle files with BBS may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of BBS server should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign BBS server to BBS files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate BBS files with latest version of BBS server you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the BBS file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the BBS server installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open BBS files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected BBS file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select BBS server and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with BBS extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the BBS file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the BBS file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

If the BBS is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. 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 BBS file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the BBS file’s structure is intact

If you obtained the problematic BBS 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. When downloading the file with BBS extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Bulletin Board System Text file again.

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

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with BBS extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Bulletin Board System Text 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 BBS files affecting older versions of given software.

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