BCURI File Extension

What is BCURI file?

BCURI filename suffix is mostly used for Vuze Data Format files. BCURI file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with BCURI extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports BCURI files is Vuze (Azureus - Java BitTorrent Client).

Programs which support BCURI file extension

The following listing features BCURI-compatible programs. Files with BCURI extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

Updated: 01/30/2021

How to open file with BCURI extension?

Being unable to open files with BCURI extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with BCURI extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with BCURI files.

Step 1. Install Vuze (Azureus - Java BitTorrent Client) software

Problems with opening and working with BCURI files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with BCURI files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the Vuze (Azureus - Java BitTorrent Client) developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Vuze (Azureus - Java BitTorrent Client) installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Vuze (Azureus - Java BitTorrent Client) and update if needed

If the problems with opening BCURI files still occur even after installing Vuze (Azureus - Java BitTorrent Client), it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Vuze (Azureus - Java BitTorrent Client) is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why BCURI files are not compatible with Vuze (Azureus - Java BitTorrent Client). All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Vuze (Azureus - Java BitTorrent Client).

Step 3. Assign Vuze (Azureus - Java BitTorrent Client) to BCURI files

After installing Vuze (Azureus - Java BitTorrent Client) (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open BCURI files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the BCURI with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Vuze (Azureus - Java BitTorrent Client) is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open BCURI files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with BCURI extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with BCURI extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the BCURI for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the BCURI file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The BCURI may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the BCURI is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the BCURI file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the BCURI file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with BCURI extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Vuze Data Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Vuze (Azureus - Java BitTorrent Client)

If the systems has insufficient resources to open BCURI files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Vuze Data Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with BCURI files affecting older versions of given software.

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