Tips to open BFC file

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

BFC file extension

File Name Windows Briefcase Format
File Category Misc Files

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

Operating systems
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What is BFC file?

The file with the extension BFC is the Misc Files file type. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Windows Briefcase Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. The Microsoft Windows, Windows Explorer programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Windows Briefcase program does not fulfill its role.

How to open BFC file?

The main problem with Windows Briefcase Format is that the BFC file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that BFC files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BFC 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 Windows Briefcase

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Windows Briefcase is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Windows Briefcase into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open BFC files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Windows Briefcase with BFC files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BFC file still does not use the Microsoft Windows Briefcase 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the BFC file with the Microsoft Windows Briefcase program.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Windows Briefcase to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Microsoft Windows Briefcase program with the Windows Briefcase Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the BFC file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BFC file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected BFC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the BFC 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BFC file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted BFC 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move BFC 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 BFC file again. 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.