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Basic information about BCI file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BCI（*.BCI or *.bci）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the BCI file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the BCI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BCI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BCI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BCI file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BCI file?
  • How to open a BCI file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BCI file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BCI file?
  • How to convert BCI files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BCI file format?


1.Detail information about BCI file extension: Belarc Advisor Report File

File type Belarc Advisor Report File Category Data Files
Developer Belarc File format N/A
Description BCI file is a Belarc Advisor Report File developed by Belarc. Report generated by Belarc Advisor, a PC auditing program; includes a detailed profile of system hardware, installed software, anti-virus information, missing Microsoft hotfixes, and CIS (Center for Internet Security) benchmarks.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BCI files

Windows		 Belarc Advisor
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Can't open a BCI file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.BCI”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the BCI extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support BCI file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of BCI files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a BCI file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BCI file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a BCI file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the BCI file is damaged.
  • Whether the BCI file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the BCI file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the BCI file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the BCI file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a BCI file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a BCI file.

If the BCI file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.