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Basic information about BTV file

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

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


1.Detail information about BTV file extension: AppleTalk Desktop Database

File type AppleTalk Desktop Database Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BTV file is a AppleTalk Desktop Database. The btv file extension is associated with AppleTalk, a proprietary suite of protocols developed by Apple Inc. for networking computers.

As of Mac 10.6 Snow Leopard the suite is no longer supported in favor of TCP/IP networking.

AppleTalk was also available for IBM-PC and Apple IIGS computers.

The btv files contain desktop database.

This btv file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BTV files

macOS		 Mac OS X



Can't open a BTV 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.BTV”。

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 BTV extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BTV 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.