YY File Extension

What is YY file?

YY filename suffix is mostly used for GNU Bison Data Format files. Files with YY extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux platform. YY file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing YY files is GNU Bison. On the official website of GNU Project developer not only will you find detailed information about theGNU Bison software, but also about YY and other supported file formats.

Programs which support YY file extension

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

Updated: 04/02/2020

How to open file with YY extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening YY files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with YY 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. Install GNU Bison software

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

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of GNU Bison

If you already have GNU Bison installed on your systems and YY files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of GNU Bison installed, it may not support YY format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using GNU Bison.

Step 3. Associate GNU Bison Data Format files with GNU Bison

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the YY file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where GNU Bison is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open YY files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

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

Step 4. Verify that the YY 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 YY file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the YY file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. YY file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If you obtained the problematic YY file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. 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 YY 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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the GNU Bison Data Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run GNU Bison

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with GNU Bison Data Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the YY files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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