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Basic information about BAD file

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

There are 6 file types using the BAD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BAD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BAD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BAD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BAD file?
  • How to open a BAD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BAD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BAD file?
  • How to convert BAD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BAD file format?


1.Detail information about BAD file extension: Oracle BAD Data

File type Oracle BAD Data Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAD file is a Oracle BAD Data. The bad file extension is associated with the Oracle Database, an object-relational database management system and other software developed by Oracle.

The bad file contains various data used for internal purposes of the Oracle applications.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAD files


2.Detail information about BAD file extension: Exchange Badmail File

File type Exchange Badmail File Category Text Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description BAD file is a Exchange Badmail File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAD files

Windows		 Microsoft Exchange Server


3.Detail information about BAD file extension: DataFlex Bad File

File type DataFlex Bad File Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAD file is a DataFlex Bad File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAD files

Linux		 DataFlex


4.Detail information about BAD file extension: Brutus Application Definition File

File type Brutus Application Definition File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAD file is a Brutus Application Definition File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAD files

Windows		 Brutus


5.Detail information about BAD file extension: NovaLogic Game Bone Animation Data File

File type NovaLogic Game Bone Animation Data File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAD file is a NovaLogic Game Bone Animation Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAD files

Windows		 Delta Force
Delta Force 2
Delta Force: Land Warrior


6.Detail information about BAD file extension: The Sims 3 Failed Saved Game

File type The Sims 3 Failed Saved Game Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAD file is a The Sims 3 Failed Saved Game.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAD files

Windows		 The Sims 3



Can't open a BAD 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.BAD”。

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 BAD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BAD 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.