.BLG File Extension

BLG files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Windows Binary Performance Log File

A BLG file is a log file for Windows performance tracking tools. BLG files have computer resource use history like CPU, memory, and disk usage by programs. They are in a proprietary binary format. Use...

General Information

Title BLG File Extension
Extension .blg
Full Form Windows Binary Performance Log File
File Type Binary Log File
Developer Microsoft Corporation
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Stores performance data
Additional Functions Analysis, Reporting
Features Binary format, Compressed

File Characteristics

Quality High efficiency
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

System Monitoring Yes
Performance Analysis Yes
Troubleshooting Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Access control, Regular analysis

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Windows NT
Latest Version Included in Windows Server

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .csv, .tsv, .xml, .etl

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Performance Monitor Free Windows
Relog.exe Free Windows

Type 2: BibTeX Log File

These files can be safely deleted: .aux, .blg, and possibly .bbl. You may not want to delete .bbl if rerunning BibTeX or lacking .bib files. Other files should not be deleted. Move .fd, .cls, and .dtx...

General Information

Title BLG File Extension
Extension .blg
Full Form BibTeX Log File
File Type Log File
Developer Oren Patashnik, Leslie Lamport
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Log processing
Additional Functions Error tracking, Warning display
Features Text-based, Debugging

File Characteristics

Quality Text clarity
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Research Papers Yes
Scientific Documentation Yes
Academic Journals Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Version control, Regular checks

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1985
Latest Version BibTeX included in TeX Live 2022

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bib, .tex, .aux

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
TeXworks Free Windows, Mac, Linux
TeXstudio Free Windows, Mac, Linux
MiKTeX Free Windows, Mac, Linux