BES File Extension

What is BES file?

Full format name of files that use BES extension is MOBY Database. MOBY Database specification was created by Bitter End Systems. BES file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. BES file belongs to the Database Files category just like 403 other filename extensions listed in our database. MOBY is by far the most used program for working with BES files. Software named MOBY was created by Bitter End Systems. In order to find more detailed information on the software and BES files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support BES file extension

The following listing features BES-compatible programs. Files with BES suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with BES extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening BES files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with BES files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install MOBY

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports BES files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the MOBY developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy 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 MOBY installed is by going to developer’s website (Bitter End Systems) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of MOBY and update if needed

If the problems with opening BES files still occur even after installing MOBY, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software.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

Step 3. Assign MOBY to BES files

After installing MOBY (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open BES files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the BES file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where MOBY is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open BES files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with BES extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with BES extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the BES for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the BES file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

Should it happed that the BES 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 BES file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

Did you receive the BES file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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 BES 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

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the MOBY Database file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open MOBY

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with MOBY Database 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 BES files affecting older versions of given software.

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