Tips to open BND file

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

BND file extension

File Name Neighbours From Hell Game Archive
File Developer JoWooD Entertainment AG
File Category Game Files

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

Operating systems
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What is BND file?

The BND file has been categorized as Game Files. It was designed by JoWooD Entertainment AG. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. Neighbours From Hell Game Archive appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Dragon UnPACKer. This was created by Alexandre Devilliers. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. You can use Neighbours From Hell 2, Neighbours from Hell in case Dragon UnPACKer cannot be used.

How to open BND file?

An often recurring problem with Neighbours From Hell Game Archive is that BND is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file BND to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BND 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 Dragon UnPACKer

In this case, you should first verify that the Dragon UnPACKer application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Dragon UnPACKer 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 BND with Dragon UnPACKer. Below you will find a list of applications that support BND files.

Step 2. Create association of Dragon UnPACKer with BND files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BND file still does not use the Dragon UnPACKer program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 BND file with the Dragon UnPACKer program.

Step 3. Update Dragon UnPACKer to the latest version

If, however, after binding Dragon UnPACKer with Neighbours From Hell Game Archive 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 Alexandre Devilliers page and install.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. 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 BND file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our BND file. However, remember that not every infected BND file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of BND 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. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BND file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact JoWooD Entertainment AG
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BND 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 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. If possible, you can try to move the BND file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file BND to close. However, some background programs may block the BND file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.