BLI File Extension

What is BLI file?

BLI is a file extension commonly associated with Thomson Speedtouch Firmware Format files. Thomson defined the Thomson Speedtouch Firmware Format format standard. BLI files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with BLI extension are categorized as Text Files files. The Text Files subset comprises 440 various file formats. The software recommended for managing BLI files is Thomson Upgrade Tool.

Programs which support BLI file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support BLI files. BLI 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 BLI extension?

Problems with accessing BLI may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with BLI 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 BLI files.

Step 1. Install Thomson Upgrade Tool software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports BLI files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the Thomson Upgrade Tool developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support BLI files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Thomson Upgrade Tool installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Thomson Upgrade Tool and update if needed

If you already have Thomson Upgrade Tool installed on your systems and BLI files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Thomson Upgrade Tool cannot handle files with BLI may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Thomson Upgrade Tool is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Thomson Speedtouch Firmware Format files with Thomson Upgrade Tool

If you have the latest version of Thomson Upgrade Tool installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage BLI 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 BLI file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Thomson Upgrade Tool installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open BLI files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected BLI 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
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with BLI extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the BLI is not faulty

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

1. Check the BLI file for viruses or malware

If the BLI is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the BLI file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the BLI 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. If the BLI 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 out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Thomson Speedtouch Firmware Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Thomson Upgrade Tool

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

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 Thomson Speedtouch Firmware Format files. It may be the case that the BLI files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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