Home » Misc Files, B » BFC

Basic information about BFC file

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

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


1.Detail information about BFC file extension: Windows Briefcase File

File type Windows Briefcase File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BFC file is a Windows Briefcase File. Folder containing files that can be synchronized between multiple computers (often a desktop and a laptop) using MS Briefcase.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BFC files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows Briefcase
Viewable in Windows Explorer



How to convert another files to BFC file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to BFC file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to BFC conversion, you may use the option.

WAB to BFC


Can't open a BFC 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.BFC”。

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 BFC extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BFC 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.