BDK File Extension

What is BDK file?

BDK is a file extension commonly associated with OS/2 Floppy Disk Image files. IBM defined the OS/2 Floppy Disk Image format standard. Files with BDK extension may be used by programs distributed for platform. Files with BDK extension are categorized as Disk Image Files files. The Disk Image Files subset comprises 203 various file formats. The most popular software that supports BDK files is OS/2.

Programs which support BDK file extension

Programs that can handle BDK files are as follows. BDK files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with BDK extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening BDK files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with BDK 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 BDK files.

Step 1. Get the OS/2

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening BDK files is that no program that can handle BDK files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install OS/2. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download OS/2 installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of OS/2

If you already have OS/2 installed on your systems and BDK files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why BDK files are not compatible with OS/2. The most recent version of OS/2 is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open BDK files to OS/2

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate BDK files with latest version of OS/2 you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the BDK file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where OS/2 is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open BDK files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with BDK extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select OS/2 and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with BDK extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the BDK is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the BDK file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

If the BDK 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 BDK file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with BDK extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the BDK file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with BDK extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open OS/2

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

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with OS/2 Floppy Disk Image files. It may be the case that the BDK files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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