BPG file – What is it? How to open such file? Solutions to problems with BPG files
Unknown file extension can be a source of various problems. However, identifying the causes of problems with BPG files and addressing them isn’t necessary a complicated process. This article will describe 5 simple steps that will let you address problems with BPG files.
- 1. BPG File Extension
- 2. What is a(n) BPG file?
- 3. How to open BPG file?
- 3.1 Find and download then install appropriate software
- 3.2 Verify whether the BPG file is not infected with malware
- 3.3 Verify whether the BPG files is complete, that is, was it downloaded properly
- 3.4 Verify whether BPG files are associated with proper software
- 3.5 Verify whether the storage medium on which the BPG files is stored is not damaged or corrupted
- 4. Similar file extensions
BPG File Extension
- File type Borland Project Group
- File developer Embarcadero Technologies
- File category Developer Files
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What is a(n) BPG file?
The BPG (Borland Project Group) file is a text-based, project-management file format that was used by Borland's C++ and Delphi programming tools. It was designed to store information related to programming projects, including project settings, source code files, user preferences and other data.
The format consists of several sections, including the header section (containing author and project info), the description (containing relevant comments and notes), the items (containing various project elements, like references, files, etc.) and the options section (containing settings). The BPG format is no longer widely used as it has been mostly replaced with modern alternatives.
How to open BPG file?
Step 1. Find and download then install appropriate software
Typically in order to open .BPG files it is sufficient to follow these simple steps: find, download, and install appropriate software. Then, by double-clicking on the file icon, open the file. System should automatically associate BPG file with appropriate software. Below is the list of programs required to open files with BPG extension:
Programs that support BPG files
Step 2. Verify whether the BPG file is not infected with malware
If given file with BPG extension is not infected, it is possible that the antivirus software is blocking access to the file. User should take necessary precautions and follow the steps suggested by the system. After recovering or removing the infected file it is recommended to scan the entire system for viruses. Yo will have to acquire a new, clean version of BPG file.
Hint!
Be advised that you can always consult an IT expert for help. Some problems with BPG files can be hard to solve for less sophisticated users. Also, you can ask for help one of the developers of software that supports files with BPG extension. In order to do so, go to software’s subpage and search for software’s developer website address
Step 3. Verify whether the BPG files is complete, that is, was it downloaded properly
If the BPG file has not been downloaded properly it is not possible for the software to open such file. Check the file size in the location from where you downloaded the file in question. If the size of the original file differs from the size of downloaded BPG file, you will have to download the file again.
Step 4. Verify whether BPG files are associated with proper software
If the system registry has no entry related to default program that should be used to open BPG files, even though given program is installed on the system, then BPG files must be associated with the application in question.
Associating files with applications is performed similarly regardless of the type of system and consists in selecting an application which should be used for opening given type of files. In order to associate BPG files with given application, right-click the file icon and select form the context menu "Open with" option, which will display a list of suggested programs. Select your program from the list. If the application is not on the list, use the "Browse" button and point to the location of the application. Checking "Always use selected application to open this kind of files" option will set selected application as the default application for opening given files.
Step 5. Verify whether the storage medium on which the BPG files is stored is not damaged or corrupted
It is possible that the storage medium on which the file is located is damaged or corrupted. Try scanning the storage medium for errors.
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