Tips to open BCM file
Can't open the BCM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BCM files as well as a list of programs that support BCM files.
BCM file extension
| File Name |
Business Contact Manager Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The BCM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BCM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BCM file on each system platform.
What is BCM file?
The file in the BCM format belongs to the Data Files category. It was designed by Microsoft. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. Business Contact Manager Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Microsoft Outlook application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open BCM file?
The main problem with Business Contact Manager Format is that the BCM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file BCM to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BCM 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 Microsoft Outlook
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Outlook is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Outlook in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support BCM files.
Programs to open BCM file
Remember to download programs supporting BCM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Outlook with BCM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the BCM file to open in the Microsoft Outlook application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 Microsoft Outlook application as the default for handling the BCM file.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Outlook to the latest version
If, however, after binding Microsoft Outlook with Business Contact Manager Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BCM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BCM file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file BCM or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover BCM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the BCM file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular BCM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file BCM 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the BCM file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the BCM file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BCM file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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