BBI File Extension

What is BBI file?

BBI filename suffix is mostly used for LinkOne Data files. LinkOne Data format was developed by Ventyx. BBI file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. BBI file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. LinkOne is by far the most used program for working with BBI files. LinkOne software was developed by Ventyx, and on its official website you may find more information about BBI files or the LinkOne software program.

Programs which support BBI file extension

The following listing features BBI-compatible programs. BBI 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 BBI extension?

Problems with accessing BBI may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with BBI files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the LinkOne

Problems with opening and working with BBI files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with BBI files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install LinkOne. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading LinkOne installed is by going to developer’s website (Ventyx) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update LinkOne to the latest version

If you already have LinkOne installed on your systems and BBI files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why BBI files are not compatible with LinkOne. The latest version of LinkOne should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign LinkOne to BBI files

After installing LinkOne (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open BBI files. 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 BBI 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 LinkOne installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open BBI files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected BBI file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select LinkOne and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with BBI extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the BBI is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the BBI file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the BBI file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the BBI is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the BBI file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. BBI file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the BBI file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 BBI extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

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

4. Check whether your system can handle LinkOne

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with LinkOne Data files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with BBI files affecting older versions of given software.

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