Types of BLORB Files

Primary BLORB File Association

.BLORB

File Format:	.blorb
File Type:	Windows Frotz, Zoom, Spatterlight, Story game file

Created by:	Andrew Plotkin
File Category:	Game Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.blorb

Software Programs That Open The Windows Frotz, Zoom, Spatterlight, Story game file:

Windows Frotz, Zoom, Spatterlight, Story game file by Andrew Plotkin

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening BLORB Files

Common Problems Opening BLORB Files

Windows Frotz, Zoom, Spatterlight, Story game file is Not Installed

When you double-click your BLORB file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Windows Frotz, Zoom, Spatterlight, Story game file for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your BLORB file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of Windows Frotz, Zoom, Spatterlight, Story game file is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Windows Frotz, Zoom, Spatterlight, Story game file file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Windows Frotz, Zoom, Spatterlight, Story game file (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of BLORB file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening BLORB files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of BLORB File Opening Problems

Although you might already have Windows Frotz, Zoom, Spatterlight, Story game file or another BLORB-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Windows Frotz, Zoom, Spatterlight, Story game file files. If you are still having problems opening BLORB files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid BLORB file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the BLORB file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the BLORB format
• Your BLORB file is corrupted (issues with your Windows Frotz, Zoom, Spatterlight, Story game file file itself)
• Your BLORB is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your BLORB file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Windows Frotz, Zoom, Spatterlight, Story game file format