Error Opening Brain Archive by Double-Clicking #101036

https://thebrain.zendesk.com/agent/tickets/101036

Hello,

Thank you for sending the screenshot.

Yes, the error message shows an invalid file path being used during import:

C:\openfile\C:\ArtRage_Brain 2026-01-16 (1).brz

That appears to be happening when the .brz file is opened by double-clicking it from Windows.

As a workaround, please try importing the Brain archive from inside TheBrain instead of double-clicking the file:

1. Open TheBrain.
2. Go to Main Menu > File > Import.
3. Choose Brain Archive (.brz).
4. Browse to the .brz file and select it.
5. Import it as a new Brain.

If the same error appears when importing from inside TheBrain, please send us the following:

• the TheBrain version you are using
• the full folder path where the .brz file is saved
• whether moving the .brz file to a simple location like your Desktop changes the result

Best regards,

John