Known _BSLN140 Files

Dominant _BSLN140 File Type

._BSLN140

File Format:	._bsln140
Category:	Blend For Visual Studio Data

_BSLN140 is a file extension primarily associated with Microsoft Expression Blend, a designing tool used to build applications. The file contains data for Blend.

Author:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	Data Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\._bsln140

Software Programs That Open The Blend For Visual Studio Data:

Microsoft Blend by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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Sources of _BSLN140 Problems

Issues Opening _BSLN140 Files

Microsoft Blend is Not Installed

Double-clicking your _BSLN140 file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open _BSLN140 File". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Blend is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the _BSLN140 file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens _BSLN140 files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Wrong Version of Microsoft Blend is Installed

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Blend won't support your Blend For Visual Studio Data file. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Blend (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. Most of the time your Blend For Visual Studio Data file was created by a newer Microsoft Blend than what you have installed.

Tip: Investigate your _BSLN140 file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Blend version on your computer can cause problems opening _BSLN140 files.

More Causes of Problems Opening _BSLN140s

Although you might already have Microsoft Blend or another _BSLN140-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Blend For Visual Studio Data files. Other _BSLN140 opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Issues that aren't software-related:

• Windows Registry _BSLN140 file paths that are incorrect
• Unintentional removal of the description of the _BSLN140 file inside the Windows Registry
• Corrupt install of Microsoft Blend or other _BSLN140-related program
• The _BSLN140 itself is corrupted
• Your _BSLN140 has adversely impacted by malware
• Device drivers for _BSLN140-related hardware are out-of-date
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Blend For Visual Studio Data file