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Open BAD File

BAD extension files are mainly used as email message failed to be delivered by Microsoft Exchange Server.

More About Microsoft Exchange Server

Microsoft Exchange Server is a mail server and calendar server software developed by Microsoft.

This software is exclusive to Windows Server operating systems.

The first version was called Exchange Server 4.0, to position it as the successor to the related Microsoft Mail 3.5, today it is just known as 'Exchange'.

This BAD file includes the message sender, recipient(s), subject, and body, just like the original message.

The BAD files, referring to a failed email, are stored in the folder named 'Badmail' together with the BDR and BDP files.

BAD files are text files that provide information that can be accessed, either by transferring them to the Pickup folder or by changing the extension to the TXT extension, and can be opened with any text editor.

Software to open and work with a BAD file

Microsoft Exchange Server

How Can I Open BAD File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open BAD file is to find a BAD file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a BAD file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open BAD file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as BAD file opener then try to search online for "BAD viewer", "application to open BAD file" or "open BAD file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open BAD file

How Can I Open BAD File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a BAD file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a BAD file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with BAD file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as BAD file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open BAD file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open BAD file then try to search for "BAD viewer", "application to open BAD file" or "read BAD file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read BAD file

How Can I Open BAD File on Android

If you downloaded a BAD file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded BAD file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "BAD".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "BAD viewer", "BAD file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open BAD File on iPhone or iPad

To open BAD File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the BAD file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "BAD". This way you can find apps which can open BAD files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "BAD viewer" or "BAD file" online in your favorite search engine.

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