BBS File Type

Reporter:   |   Updated: November 26, 2018

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BBS File Summary

The BBS File Extension has one primary file type, Bulletin Board System Text format, and can be opened with four distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Notepad software). BBS files are categorized ordinarily as Text Files.

Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems can be used to view BBS files. Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. The BBS File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about BBS files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your BBS file.

Low
Demand
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Active

Relevance

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November

2018

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BBS Types


Principal BBS Type

.BBS
Extension:.bbs
Category:Bulletin Board System Text

Bulletin Board System Text is stored and displayed by Bulletin Board System (BBS), a computer server software for uploading and downloading software and data, reading news and bulletins.

Programmer: Open Source
Class:Text Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bbs

Software Programs That Open The Bulletin Board System Text:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
Linux

Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac

AbiWord by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux

Corel WordPerfect by Corel

Windows

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BBS Demand


File Extension Device Breakdown (desktop / mobile / tablet)

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening BBS Files


Common Problems Opening BBS Files

Microsoft Notepad Disappeared

You attempt to load your BBS file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The BBS File Extension". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Notepad for %%os%% installed. You won't be able to double-click to open your BBS because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: When another BBS application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Obsolete Version of Microsoft Notepad

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Notepad won't support your Bulletin Board System Text file. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Notepad installed, you'll need to install the correct version. 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: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the BBS file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening BBS files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Notepad installed on your computer.


More Causes of Problems Opening BBSs

Assuming you have the right Microsoft Notepad version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening BBS files. If you're still experiencing problems opening BBS files, there could be other computer problems. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • BBS file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the BBS file in the Windows registry
  • Microsoft Notepad or another BBS application experienced a flawed installation
  • File corruption affecting your BBS file
  • BBS file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Device drivers for BBS-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Bulletin Board System Text format

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