BPS Types

Main BPS Affiliation

.BPS

Extension:	.bps
Category:	BPS Programs Virus File

The BPS file is primarily used by 'BPS' malware software like Spyware and Adware Remover, AdwareBlaster or SpywareCops. It comprises the virus' data that enables it to operate and cause an infection to the computer.

Created by:	Symantec Corporation
Division:	Uncommon Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bps

Software Programs That Open The BPS Programs Virus File:

Kaspersky Anti-Virus by Kaspersky Lab

	Windows
	Windows Phone

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Norton Security by Symantec Corporation

Windows

Secondary BPS Associations

.BPS

Extension:	.bps
Category:	Works Document Backup

The BPS file is a backup file that backs up a word processing file generated by Microsoft Works. It's most of the time created automatically by Microsoft Works and acts as a backup when the software crashes when a document is open.

Created by:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	Backup Files

Software Programs That Open Works Document Backup Files:

Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Microsoft Works by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

.BPS

Extension:	.bps
Category:	BPS Patch File

BPS is a patch generated when applying a patch to a video game ROM. The file uses an encoding that enables it to manage all file sizes. It stores checksums that help in the verification of the patch's integrity.

Created by:	Open Source
Division:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open BPS Patch File Files:

MultiPatch patching tool by Open Source

Compatible with:

Mac

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Sources of BPS Problems

Common BPS Opening Problems

Kaspersky Anti-Virus is Not Installed

You attempt to load your BPS file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The BPS File Extension". Customarily, this means that Kaspersky Anti-Virus is not installed on %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your BPS because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your BPS, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Wrong Version of Kaspersky Anti-Virus is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a BPS Programs Virus File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you've got the wrong version of Kaspersky Anti-Virus installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Most of the time your BPS Programs Virus File file was created by a newer Kaspersky Anti-Virus than what you have installed.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of BPS 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 BPS files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of BPS File Opening Problems

Although you might already have Kaspersky Anti-Virus or another BPS-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening BPS Programs Virus File files. If you are still having problems opening BPS files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Issues that aren't software-related:

• Invalid BPS file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry BPS description
• Defective install of a BPS program, such as Kaspersky Anti-Virus
• File corruption affecting your BPS file
• Past or present virus infection has affected your BPS
• Hardware related to BPSs has device driver corruption
• Windows cannot load your BPS Programs Virus File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)