Basic information about BA1 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BA1（*.BA1 or *.ba1）, 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 BA1 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the BA1 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BA1 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BA1 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BA1 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BA1 file?
  • How to open a BA1 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BA1 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BA1 file?
  • How to convert BA1 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BA1 file format?


1.Detail information about BA1 file extension: Microsoft Windows Media Center Report Log

File type Microsoft Windows Media Center Report Log Category Page Layout Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description BA1 file is a Microsoft Windows Media Center Report Log developed by Microsoft Corporation. BA1 filename suffix is mostly used for Microsoft Windows Media Center Report Log files. Microsoft Windows Media Center Report Log format was developed by Microsoft Corporation. Files with BA1 extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. BA1 file format, along with 574 other file formats, belongs to the Document Files category. Windows Notepad supports BA1 files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 4 other tools may also be used. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theWindows Notepad software, but also about BA1 and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BA1 files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows NotePad
NotePad++ text editor
Windows Media Center

macOS		 TextEdit

Linux		 gedit



Can't open a BA1 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.BA1”。

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 BA1 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support BA1 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 BA1 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 BA1 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BA1 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 BA1 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the BA1 file is damaged.
  • Whether the BA1 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the BA1 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the BA1 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the BA1 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a BA1 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a BA1 file.

If the BA1 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.