Home » Backup Files, B » BVW

Basic information about BVW file

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

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


1.Detail information about BVW file extension: SmartWare Backup Standard View

File type SmartWare Backup Standard View Category Backup Files
Developer SmartWare Corporation File format N/A
Description BVW file is a SmartWare Backup Standard View developed by SmartWare Corporation. BVW filename suffix is mostly used for SmartWare Backup Standard View files. SmartWare Backup Standard View specification was created by SmartWare Corporation. BVW files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. The software recommended for managing BVW files is SmartWare. On the official website of SmartWare Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theSmartWare software, but also about BVW and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BVW files

Windows		 SmartWare



Can't open a BVW 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.BVW”。

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 BVW extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BVW 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.