I cannot open a BBB file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with BBB files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening BBB will be resolved!
BBB File Extension
- File type BlackBerry Backup (post 2012) Format
- File developer Research In Motion
- File category Backup Files
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What is a(n) BBB file?
BBB files are used to save backups of BlackBerry devices. They are created by the Desktop Manager program (running on Mac OS), which enables data synchronization and restoration between mobile devices. BBB files contain a lot of data, e.g. applications, contacts, calendar.
How to open BBB file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with BBB extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports BBB files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open BBB files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support BBB files
Step 2. Verify whether BBB files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports BBB files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with BBB files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support BBB files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open BBB files with the selected program.
Changing BBB file association in registry
File association for BBB files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check BBB file for other errors
- BBB file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening BBB files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected BBB file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For BBB files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
