Tips to open BVD file
Can't open the BVD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BVD files as well as a list of programs that support BVD files.
BVD file extension
| File Name |
Bitdefender Vault Format |
| File Developer |
Bitdefender |
| File Category |
Encoded Files |
The BVD file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BVD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BVD file on each system platform.
What is BVD file?
The file in the BVD format belongs to the Encoded Files category. It was designed by Bitdefender. Encoded Files consists of 236 similar files. Bitdefender Vault Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. BitDefender will apply when it is not possible to use Bitdefender Total Security.
How to open BVD file?
The most common problem when using Bitdefender Vault Format is that a specific BVD is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open BVD, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BVD 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 Bitdefender Total Security
The first step is to check if the computer has the Bitdefender Total Security program installed. To do this, enter the name Bitdefender Total Security into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file BVD with Bitdefender Total Security. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open BVD files.
Programs to open BVD file
Remember to download programs supporting BVD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Bitdefender Total Security with BVD files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BVD file still does not use the Bitdefender Total Security program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Bitdefender Total Security application as the default for handling the BVD file.
Step 3. Update Bitdefender Total Security to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Bitdefender Total Security program with the Bitdefender Vault 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 BVD file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The BVD file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to BVD files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BVD file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected BVD files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the BVD file. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular BVD file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BVD 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 BVD to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BVD file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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