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Basic information about BFW file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BFW（*.BFW or *.bfw）, 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 BFW file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about BFW file extension: SmartWare Backup Cross-tab

File type SmartWare Backup Cross-tab Category Backup Files
Developer SmartWare Corporation File format N/A
Description BFW file is a SmartWare Backup Cross-tab developed by SmartWare Corporation. BFW filename suffix is mostly used for SmartWare Backup Cross-tab files. SmartWare Corporation defined the SmartWare Backup Cross-tab format standard. BFW file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. BFW file format, along with 619 other file formats, belongs to the Archive Files category. The software recommended for managing BFW files is SmartWare. On the official website of SmartWare Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theSmartWare software, but also about BFW and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BFW files

Windows		 SmartWare



Can't open a BFW 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.BFW”。

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 BFW extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support BFW 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 BFW 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 BFW file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BFW 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 BFW file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the BFW 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.