The table below provides some useful information about the .bcpio extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .bcpio file?
- What program do I need to open a .bcpio file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .bcpio?
- How can I convert .bcpio file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .bcpio
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .bcpio files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .bcpio |
|---|---|
| Type: | Binary CPIO Archive |
| Category: | Archive |
| Mime type: | application/x-bcpio |
| Description: | |
| BCPIO file is a Binary CPIO Archive. It is an old binary cpio format. The default blocksize for this format is 5120 bytes. This format is not very portable and should not be used when other formats are available. Inode and device information about a file (used for detecting file hard links by this format) which may be truncated by this format is detected by pax and is repaired. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Pax (Unix) |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| cpio, tar | |
Recommended software for .bcpio files
Cannot open .bcpio files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.bcpio files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.









