Tips to open BCI file
Can't open the BCI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BCI files as well as a list of programs that support BCI files.
BCI file extension
| File Name |
Belarc Advisor Report Format |
| File Developer |
Belarc |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The BCI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BCI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BCI file on each system platform.
What is BCI file?
The BCI file has been categorized as Data Files. The creator of this file is Belarc. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. Belarc Advisor Report Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Belarc Advisor to handle this file. This is a program created by Belarc, Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. You can use Web browser in case Belarc Advisor cannot be used.
How to open BCI file?
The most common problem when using Belarc Advisor Report Format is that a specific BCI is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open BCI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BCI file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Belarc Advisor
In this case, you should first verify that the Belarc Advisor application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Belarc Advisor into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open BCI files.
Programs to open BCI file
Remember to download programs supporting BCI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Belarc Advisor with BCI files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BCI file still does not use the Belarc Advisor program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Belarc Advisor application as the default for handling the BCI file.
Step 3. Update Belarc Advisor to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Belarc Advisor program with the Belarc Advisor Report Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Belarc, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BCI file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BCI file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BCI file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected BCI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the BCI file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged BCI files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Belarc, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file BCI except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the BCI file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the BCI file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BCI file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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