Tips to open BDC file
Can't open the BDC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BDC files as well as a list of programs that support BDC files.
BDC file extension
| File Name |
Babylon Dictionary Format |
| File Developer |
Babylon |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The BDC file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BDC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BDC file on each system platform.
What is BDC file?
The BDC file has been categorized as Data Files. The creator of this file is Babylon. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. Babylon Dictionary Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use Babylon to handle this file. This is a program created by Babylon Ltd.. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the BDC file.
How to open BDC file?
The main problem with Babylon Dictionary Format is that the BDC file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open BDC, 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 BDC 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 Babylon
In this case, you should first verify that the Babylon application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Babylon into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file BDC with Babylon. Below you will find a list of applications that support BDC files.
Programs to open BDC file
Remember to download programs supporting BDC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Babylon with BDC files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BDC file still does not use the Babylon program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the BDC file with the Babylon application.
Step 3. Update Babylon to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Babylon program, it is possible that Babylon Dictionary Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Babylon Ltd. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BDC file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BDC file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our BDC file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover BDC files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of BDC file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BDC file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Babylon help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BDC files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the BDC file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the BDC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file BDC to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BDC file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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