Types of BCPIO Files

Primary BCPIO File Association

.BCPIO

File Format:	.bcpio
File Type:	Binary CPIO Archive

Created by:	Pax - UNIX
File Category:	Data Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bcpio

Software Programs That Open The Binary CPIO Archive:

Binary CPIO Archive by Pax - UNIX

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening BCPIO Files

Common Problems Opening BCPIO Files

Binary CPIO Archive is Not Installed

When you double-click your BCPIO file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Binary CPIO Archive for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your BCPIO file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of Binary CPIO Archive is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Binary CPIO Archive file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Binary CPIO Archive (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. 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: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of BCPIO 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 BCPIO files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of BCPIO File Opening Problems

Although you might already have Binary CPIO Archive or another BCPIO-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Binary CPIO Archive files. If you are still having problems opening BCPIO files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid BCPIO file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the BCPIO file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the BCPIO format
• Your BCPIO file is corrupted (issues with your Binary CPIO Archive file itself)
• Your BCPIO is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your BCPIO file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Binary CPIO Archive format