The .bud file extension is mostly seen as the Quicken Backup format. Files with .bud extension are used by Quicken program to include backup data. The Binary Printer Description Format (.bud) was developed by Microsoft. Most users will only see this file type because they have encountered an error. The .bud files are compiled versions of .ppd files. They can be completely regenerated from .ppd files. The BUD format is related to Microsoft Windows. For more information, visit the manufacturer’s website.
There are 2 other file types using the BUD extension – Movie Magic Budgeting data and Microsoft Windows binary printer description. The .bud file type is not meant to be opened directly. No software can open and work with it directly. Or no public information is available about opening this file type.
When you double-click a .bud file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows does not recognize the extension, you receive a message to select an app to open the file. The dominant related application is Quicken Backup software developed by Intuit Inc.
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