BCD file extension. How to open and convert files with BCD file suffix

A bcd file extension is related to the Microsoft Windows operating system. A bcd file stores boot configuration data.

There are 5 other file types using
the BCD file extension!

.bcd - Turbo Pascal data

.bcd - OfficePrinter label document

.bcd - Business Card Maker data

.bcd - ReaderRom digital library

.bcd - RealView debugger board chip definition file

BCD file extension - Microsoft Windows boot configuration

What is bcd file? How to open bcd files?

File type specification:

System file type

The bcd file extension is associated with the Microsoft Windows Vista, 7 and 8 operating systems.

The bcd file stores boot settings for the Windows NTLDR system loader.

It is written in same file format as *.reg Windows registry and also is editable in Windows Registry Editor.

Updated: April 14, 2024

The default software associated to open bcd file:

Microsoft Windows Vista

Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Windows Vista is operating system for desktop computers, laptops, tablet computers and media centers. Windows Vista was released in 2007 as a successor of Microsoft Windows XP. Windows Vista was distributed in six editions: Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, Ultimate. Windows Vista contains many new features, such as new GUI called Aero, multimedia tools, redesigned settings sub-systems, security improvements etc. In 2009 was Windows Vista replaced by new Windows 7.

Microsoft Windows 7

Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation

The Windows 7 operating system was released in 2009, available for desktops, notebooks, netbooks, tablets, and media centers. It was replaced by Windows 8 and Windows 10. Support ended on January 14, 2020.

Microsoft distributes Windows 7 in four editions: Windows 7 Starter is designed for netbooks. Windows 7 Home Premium is used on home computers and notebooks; Windows 7 Professional is for business use, and Windows 7 Ultimate contains features from all previous Windows 7 editions and some others.

Microsoft Windows 8

Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Windows 8 was the first member of the Windows operating systems designed with touchscreens in mind. Windows 8 features a brand new GUI called Metro. The system also now supports the ARM platform. It is used on PC, mobiles, and tablets. The next version with many improvements and updates was Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows 10

Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Windows 10 is operating system for desktop, laptop and tablet computers. Windows 10 is familiar and easy to use, with lots of similarities to Windows 7 including the Start menu.

Windows 10 comes with great built-in apps like Edge, Maps, Photos, Mail & Calendar, Music, Movies & TV. And these apps use OneDrive to back up your information and sync seamlessly across your Windows 10 devices.

Help how to open:

The bcd files are used for internal purposes of Microsoft Windows.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .bcd file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

List of software applications associated to the .bcd file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open bcd file, edit bcd file, convert bcd file, view bcd file, play bcd file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

Hint:
Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting bcd files.

Software that open bcd file - Microsoft Windows boot configuration

Programs supporting the exension bcd on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about Windows Registry Editor for open bcd file action.