BCPKG File Extension

What is BCPKG file?

Full format name of files that use BCPKG extension is Beyond Compare Settings Package Format. BCPKG file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with BCPKG extension are categorized as Settings Files files. The Settings Files subset comprises 1305 various file formats. Beyond Compare is by far the most used program for working with BCPKG files. On the official website of Scooter Software, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theBeyond Compare software, but also about BCPKG and other supported file formats.

Programs which support BCPKG file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support BCPKG files. BCPKG files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 07/08/2020

How to open file with BCPKG extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening BCPKG files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with BCPKG files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with BCPKG files.

Step 1. Download and install Beyond Compare

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening BCPKG files is that no program that can handle BCPKG files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Beyond Compare developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Beyond Compare installed is by going to developer’s website (Scooter Software, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Beyond Compare

If you already have Beyond Compare installed on your systems and BCPKG files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why BCPKG files are not compatible with Beyond Compare. The most recent version of Beyond Compare is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open BCPKG files to Beyond Compare

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate BCPKG files with latest version of Beyond Compare you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the BCPKG with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Beyond Compare installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open BCPKG files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with BCPKG extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with BCPKG extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the BCPKG is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the BCPKG file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the BCPKG in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the BCPKG is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the BCPKG file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the BCPKG file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the BCPKG file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Beyond Compare

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support BCPKG files. Close all running programs and try opening the BCPKG file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Beyond Compare Settings Package Format files. It may be the case that the BCPKG files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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