Opening a BAD File

The BAD file type is primarily associated with Exchange.

BAD	File extension: BAD
	File type:	undelivered email

What is a BAD file?

BAD files mostly belong to Exchange by Microsoft. A BAD file contains a text-encoded email message saved in native SMTP format. This file is generated and saved in the Badmail/ folder alongside its related BDP (diagnostic message) and BDR (error code) when Exchange is unable to deliver an email. Another type of BAD file contains records rejected by Oracle Database or its SQL*Loader component. SQL*Loader rejects a record when the input format is invalid. The Sims 3 video game uses a BAD file to store a player's current position. Delta Force tactical shooter video game uses a different BAD file to save game character bone animation data.

How do you open BAD files?

You need a suitable software like Exchange to open a BAD file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your BAD file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a BAD file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online BAD Text Viewer

Choose your .bad file to analyze

or drag and drop it here

Online File Viewer

✈

Read our privacy guarantee in Filext’s terms and privacy policy

Please allow ads on our site

This helps us keep our servers running. Then re-upload your file to view it.

Click here to see how to disable the ad blocker for filext.com

Programs that open and convert BAD files:

Exchange by Microsoft
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. BAD files are often referred to as Exchange data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Brutus (application definition) by HooBie
Brutus is a discontinued remote password cracker for Windows operating system. Some configuration used by this program is saved in a BAD file. This file format is classified as Data.
Oracle (rejected record) by Oracle
Oracle Database is a multi-model database management system with SQL and NoSQL support. Its SQL*Loader saves a rejected record in a BAD file. The file's contents are usually invalid records saved as text. This file format is classified as Database. Related links: The Bad File
Rime Mailer
Rime Mailer is a discontinued email client application. It uses a BAD file to save a list of email addresses. This file format is classified as Database.

Technical Data for BAD File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

bdp, bdr, docx, xbad, doc, bqd, bat, bah, exe, txt, zip, xlsx, xls, bed, jpg, bak, qxp, pptx, pdf, apk, ecf, wfd, xnk

a bad undelivered email is a special file format by Microsoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with BAD files

Associate the BAD file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open undelivered emails. Because only the current version supports the latest BAD file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft manufacturer website after an available Exchange update.
To make sure that your BAD file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
Click here to open your .BAD file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.