BCD File Type

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BCD File Summary

The BCD File Extension has three different file types (mostly seen as the Windows Boot Configuration Data File format) and can be opened with five distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Registry Editor software). The majority of BCD files are considered System Files, but they can also be CAD Files or Data Files.

File Extension BCD is supported by the Windows operating system. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. BCD files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

Interested to learn more about the BCD File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens BCD files, and other troubleshooting tips.

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Sorts of BCD Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Principal BCD Type

.BCD
File Format:.bcd
Type:Windows Boot Configuration Data File

The BCD file extension may refer to a system file type that is associated with the operating system Windows Vista. It is a boot configuration format that replaces the older format used by the NTLDR program which is boot.ini. It supports multiple systems as a result of supporting underlying firmware abstraction.

Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:System Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bcd

Software Programs That Open The Windows Boot Configuration Data File:


Microsoft Registry Editor by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

NeoSmart Technologies EasyBCD by Neosmart technologies

Windows

Visual BCD Editor by Bo Yans

Windows

Additional BCD Files

.BCD
File Format:.bcd
Type:RealView Debugger Board Chip Definition File

BCD file extension may refer to a CAD file used by an ARM processor debugging application called RVD. RVD stands for RealView Debugger. This application is included with ARM Development Studio. BCD files are saved in plain text format and are used in the debugging and design testing processes. They include the registers and memory map for a target integrated circuit.

Organization: ARM Ltd
Kind:CAD Files

Software Programs That Open RealView Debugger Board Chip Definition File Files:


ARM Development Studio by ARM Ltd

Compatible with:

Windows
.BCD
File Format:.bcd
Type:Turbo Pascal Data

BCD file extension may refer to a data file associated with a programming language called Turbo Pascal. It is an integrated development environment developed by Borland for Windows, MS-DOS, and CP/M. The data contained in these BCD files are used for Turbo Pascal internal purposes. This file type is considered an obsolete as it is no longer supported by its developer.

Organization: Borland
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Turbo Pascal Data Files:


Turbo Pascal by Embarcadero Technologies

Compatible with:

Windows

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BCD Usage


Top Devices

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


BCD Troubleshooting


Troubles Opening BCD Files

Microsoft Registry Editor Removed

When you double-click your BCD file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Registry Editor missing in %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your BCD because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: When another BCD application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Incorrect Microsoft Registry Editor Version

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Windows Boot Configuration Data File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Registry Editor from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. This problem is predominately due to having a Windows Boot Configuration Data File file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Registry Editor than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Investigate your BCD file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening BCD files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Registry Editor installed on your computer.


Other Causes of BCD File Opening Problems

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Registry Editor will resolve your issue. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening BCDs. Other contributing causes:

  • Invalid BCD file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry BCD description
  • Partial installation of Microsoft Registry Editor that did not fully complete
  • Something has caused file corruption of your BCD
  • BCD file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Hardware related to BCDs has device driver corruption
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Windows Boot Configuration Data File format

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