BSI File Extension

What is BSI file?

BSI is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 Temporary files. BSI file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. BSI file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing BSI files is Microsoft SharePoint Server.

Programs which support BSI file extension

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

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening BSI files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with BSI extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install Microsoft SharePoint Server

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening BSI files is that no program that can handle BSI files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Microsoft SharePoint Server developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Microsoft SharePoint Server installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Microsoft SharePoint Server to the latest version

If you already have Microsoft SharePoint Server installed on your systems and BSI 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 The reason that Microsoft SharePoint Server cannot handle files with BSI may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Microsoft SharePoint Server is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 Temporary files with Microsoft SharePoint Server

If you have the latest version of Microsoft SharePoint Server installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage BSI on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the BSI file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Microsoft SharePoint Server is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open BSI files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected BSI 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 BSI extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the BSI is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper BSI file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The BSI may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

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

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

If the BSI 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 BSI extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Microsoft SharePoint Server

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

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 Temporary file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle BSI files.

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