BIZ File Extension

What is BIZ file?

Full format name of files that use BIZ extension is Broderbund Business Card Format. Broderbund Business Card Format specification was created by Broderbund. BIZ file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Windows system platform. BIZ file belongs to the Layout Files category just like 137 other filename extensions listed in our database. Users are advised to use The Print Shop software for managing BIZ files, although 2 other programs can also handle this type of file.

Programs which support BIZ file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support BIZ files. BIZ files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with BIZ extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening BIZ files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with BIZ files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the The Print Shop

Problems with opening and working with BIZ files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with BIZ files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select The Print Shop or one of the recommended programs (for example, PrintMaster) 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 The Print Shop installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of The Print Shop

You still cannot access BIZ files although The Print Shop 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 BIZ files are not compatible with The Print Shop. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using The Print Shop.

Step 3. Assign The Print Shop to BIZ files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate BIZ files with latest version of The Print Shop 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

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the BIZ file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where The Print Shop is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open BIZ files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected BIZ file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with BIZ extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the BIZ for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the BIZ file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the BIZ file for viruses or malware

If the BIZ 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. BIZ file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If you obtained the problematic BIZ file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with BIZ 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 Broderbund Business Card Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run The Print Shop

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Broderbund Business Card Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with BIZ files affecting older versions of given software.

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