Sources of BAD Problems
Issues Opening BAD Files
Microsoft Exchange Server is Not Installed
Double-clicking your BAD file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open BAD File". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Exchange Server missing in %%os%%. 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- Device drivers of the hardware associated with your BAD file are corrupt or out-of-date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
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