Tips to open BDK file

Can't open the BDK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BDK files as well as a list of programs that support BDK files.

BDK file extension

File Name OS/2 Floppy Disk Image
File Developer IBM
File Category Disk Image Files

The BDK file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BDK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BDK file on each system platform.

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What is BDK file?

The file with the extension BDK is the Disk Image Files file type. The author of this format is IBM. Additionally, the Disk Image Files category contains 203 of other files. OS/2 Floppy Disk Image appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on .

How to open BDK file?

An often recurring problem with OS/2 Floppy Disk Image is that BDK is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that BDK files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BDK 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 OS/2

In this case, you should first verify that the OS/2 application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name OS/2 into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file BDK.

Programs to open BDK file

Remember to download programs supporting BDK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of OS/2 with BDK files

If, despite the installed application, the BDK file does not start in the OS/2 application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the BDK file with the OS/2 application.

Step 3. Update OS/2 to the latest version

If, however, after binding OS/2 with OS/2 Floppy Disk Image there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BDK file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The BDK file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to BDK files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our BDK file. However, remember that not every infected BDK file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of BDK file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular BDK file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BDK 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move BDK to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. 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 BDK file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.