BIX File Extension

What is BIX file?

BIX filename suffix is mostly used for Civilization 3 Scenario Format files. Civilization 3 Scenario Format format was developed by Take-Two Interactive Software. BIX file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Windows system platform. Files with BIX extension are categorized as Game Files files. The Game Files subset comprises 1509 various file formats. Civilization 3 supports BIX files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used.

Programs which support BIX file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support BIX files. Files with BIX 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 BIX extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening BIX files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with BIX extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with BIX files.

Step 1. Download and install Civilization 3

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening BIX files is that no program that can handle BIX files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Civilization 3 and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Civilization 3 installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Civilization 3 to the latest version

You still cannot access BIX files although Civilization 3 is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Civilization 3 installed, it may not support BIX format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Civilization 3.

Step 3. Set the default application to open BIX files to Civilization 3

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate BIX files with latest version of Civilization 3 you have installed 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.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the BIX with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Civilization 3 is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open BIX files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected BIX file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Civilization 3 and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with BIX extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the BIX for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the BIX file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the BIX file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the BIX file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the BIX file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the BIX file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the BIX file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Civilization 3

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Civilization 3 Scenario Format file. It may be the case that the BIX files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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