Known BAD Files

Dominant BAD File Type

.BAD

Extension:	.bad
File Type:	Exchange Badmail File

BAD file extension may refer to text file developed by Microsoft. It refers to an email message which couldn't be delivered by the Microsoft Exchange Server. The contents of this file may include the sender of the message, the recipient of the message, the subject, and the body of the message.

Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	Text Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bad

Software Programs That Open The Exchange Badmail File:

Microsoft Exchange Server by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

More BAD Files

.BAD

Extension:	.bad
File Type:	Oracle BAD Data

BAD file extension may refer to a data file that may be related to an object-relational database management system called Oracle Database or other Oracle-developed software. The data contained in this file are various and are used for Oracle applications internal purposes.

Developer:	Oracle Corporation
Division:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Oracle BAD Data Files:

Oracle Database by Oracle Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

	Linux
	Oracle Linux
	VMware ESXi
	Red Hat Enterprise Linux
	SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

Solaris

	Unix
	Oracle VM

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Sources of BAD Problems

Issues Opening BAD Files

Microsoft Exchange Server is Not Installed

Double-clicking your BAD file prompts the message "- Can't Open BAD File". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Exchange Server missing in - . Your operating system cannot associate your BAD with Microsoft Exchange Server, so double-clicking the file won't work.

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

Incorrect Microsoft Exchange Server Version

It is possible that your version of Microsoft Exchange Server isn't able to open your Exchange Badmail File file due to incompatibility. Download the latest Microsoft Exchange Server version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. 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: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your BAD file and clicking "Properties".

Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Exchange Server version on your computer can cause problems opening BAD files.

Other BAD File Issues

Although you might already have Microsoft Exchange Server or another BAD-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Exchange Badmail File files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading BAD files, other external issues might be to blame. Additional factors include:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for BAD
• Deletion of the BAD file description from the Registry by mistake
• Partial installation of Microsoft Exchange Server that did not fully complete
• Your BAD can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Malware-tainted BAD file can't be opened
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your BAD file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Exchange Badmail File format