BVD File Extension

What is BVD file?

BVD filename suffix is mostly used for Bitdefender Vault Format files. Bitdefender Vault Format format was developed by Bitdefender. BVD file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with BVD extension are categorized as Encoded Files files. The Encoded Files subset comprises 236 various file formats. Bitdefender Total Security supports BVD files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used.

Programs which support BVD file extension

The following listing features BVD-compatible programs. Files with BVD 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 BVD extension?

Problems with accessing BVD may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with BVD 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 BVD files.

Step 1. Download and install Bitdefender Total Security

Problems with opening and working with BVD files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with BVD files being present on your machine. The most obvious solution is to download and install Bitdefender Total Security or one to the listed programs: BitDefender. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support BVD files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Bitdefender Total Security installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Bitdefender Total Security and update if needed

If the problems with opening BVD files still occur even after installing Bitdefender Total Security, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Bitdefender Total Security is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Bitdefender Total Security cannot handle files with BVD may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Bitdefender Total Security is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Bitdefender Total Security to BVD files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate BVD files with latest version of Bitdefender Total Security you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the BVD file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Bitdefender Total Security installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open BVD files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with BVD extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with BVD extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the BVD is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the BVD file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the BVD in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the BVD file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. BVD file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the BVD file’s structure is intact

If the BVD 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. It could happen the the download process of file with BVD extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle Bitdefender Total Security

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

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

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