Tips to open BDR file

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

BDR file extension

File Name Exchange Non-Delivery Report Body Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Text Files

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

Operating systems
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What is BDR file?

The BDR file has been categorized as Text Files. The creator of this file is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Text Files category includes 440 related files. Exchange Non-Delivery Report Body Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Microsoft Exchange Server to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. The Microsoft Office, Microsoft Publisher programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Exchange Server program does not fulfill its role.

How to open BDR file?

The most common problem when using Exchange Non-Delivery Report Body Format is that a specific BDR is not associated with the program. This causes the file BDR to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BDR 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 Exchange Server

The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Exchange Server program installed. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Exchange Server 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 BDR with Microsoft Exchange Server. Below is a list of programs that support the file BDR.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Exchange Server with BDR files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BDR file still does not use the Microsoft Exchange Server program, it means no association. 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Exchange Server application as the default for handling the BDR file.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Exchange Server to the latest version

If, however, after binding Microsoft Exchange Server with Exchange Non-Delivery Report Body 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 BDR 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:

The BDR file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to BDR files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BDR file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected BDR files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the BDR file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged BDR files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted BDR files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the BDR file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.