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Basic information about BBS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BBS（*.BBS or *.bbs）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the BBS file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the BBS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BBS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BBS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BBS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BBS file?
  • How to open a BBS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BBS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BBS file?
  • How to convert BBS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BBS file format?


1.Detail information about BBS file extension: Bulletin Board System Text

File type Bulletin Board System Text Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BBS file is a Bulletin Board System Text. Text stored and displayed by an online bulletin board system (BBS); typically a standard text file that can be accessed by users who connect to the bulletin board using BBS software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BBS files

Windows		 BBS server software
View with a text editor
Microsoft Windows NotePad
NotePad++

macOS		 BBS server software
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TextEdit

Linux		 BBS server software
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gedit



Can't open a BBS file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.BBS”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the BBS extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support BBS file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of BBS files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a BBS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BBS file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a BBS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the BBS file is damaged.
  • Whether the BBS file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the BBS file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the BBS file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the BBS file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a BBS file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a BBS file.

If the BBS file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.