BS File Extension

What is BS file?

BS is a file extension commonly associated with Printfox/Pagefox Image Format files. BS file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. BS file format, along with 524 other file formats, belongs to the Graphic Files category. XnView is by far the most used program for working with BS files. On the official website of Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet developer not only will you find detailed information about theXnView software, but also about BS and other supported file formats.

Programs which support BS file extension

Programs that can handle BS files are as follows. Files with BS 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 BS extension?

Being unable to open files with BS extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with BS 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 BS files.

Step 1. Install XnView software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening BS files is that no program that can handle BS files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the XnView 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. If you want to download XnView installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and download from their official repositories.

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

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

Step 3. Set the default application to open BS files to XnView

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

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the BS 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 XnView installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open BS files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected BS file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select XnView and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with BS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the BS file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the BS file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the BS file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the BS 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. If the scanner detected that the BS file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the BS file’s structure is intact

If the BS 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 BS 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 Printfox/Pagefox Image Format file.

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

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Printfox/Pagefox Image Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with BS files affecting older versions of given software.

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