BDC File Extension

What is BDC file?

Full format name of files that use BDC extension is Babylon Dictionary Format. Babylon Dictionary Format specification was created by Babylon. Files with BDC extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS, Windows platform. BDC file format, along with 1326 other file formats, belongs to the Data Files category. The most popular program for handling BDC files is Babylon, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Babylon Ltd. developer not only will you find detailed information about theBabylon software, but also about BDC and other supported file formats.

Programs which support BDC file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open BDC files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. Files with BDC suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with BDC extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening BDC files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with BDC files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Babylon software

Problems with opening and working with BDC files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with BDC files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Babylon and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Babylon installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Babylon Ltd. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Babylon to the latest version

If you already have Babylon installed on your systems and BDC files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Babylon cannot handle files with BDC may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Babylon is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Babylon to BDC files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate BDC files with latest version of Babylon you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the BDC 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
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Babylon is installed, check the Always use this app to open BDC files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected BDC file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with BDC extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the BDC is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the BDC file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

If the BDC is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. BDC file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the BDC file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with BDC extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Babylon Dictionary Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Babylon

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with BDC extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Babylon Dictionary Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle BDC files.

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