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BMA File Extension

Compressed Archive
  • Developer
    Alexander Cherenkov
  • Category
    Archive Files
  • Popularity
    2.8 (7 votes)

What is BMA file?

Full format name of files that use BMA extension is Compressed Archive. Alexander Cherenkov defined the Compressed Archive format standard. BMA file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with BMA extension are categorized as Archive Files files. The Archive Files subset comprises 619 various file formats. BMA archiver is by far the most used program for working with BMA files. On the official website of Alexander Cherenkov developer not only will you find detailed information about theBMA archiver software, but also about BMA and other supported file formats.

Programs which support BMA file extension

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

Programs that support BMA file

How to open file with BMA extension?

Being unable to open files with BMA extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with BMA extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install BMA archiver

Install software to open BMA file The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening BMA files is that no program that can handle BMA files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the BMA archiver developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support BMA files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download BMA archiver installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Alexander Cherenkov website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update BMA archiver to the latest version

Update software that support file extension BMAYou still cannot access BMA files although BMA archiver 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. If you have an older version of BMA archiver installed, it may not support BMA format. The latest version of BMA archiver should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open BMA files to BMA archiver

After installing BMA archiver (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open BMA files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Associate software with BMA file on Windows

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

  • Clicking the BMA 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
  • To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the BMA archiver installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open BMA files box and clicking OK button.
Associate software with BMA file on Mac

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

  • By clicking right mouse button on the selected BMA file open the file menu and choose 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 BMA extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the BMA for errors

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

Check BMA file for viruses
1. Verify that the BMA in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the BMA is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. BMA file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the BMA file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 BMA 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. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run BMA archiver

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with BMA 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 Compressed Archive files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the BMA files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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