Tips to open BACKUP file
Can't open the BACKUP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BACKUP files as well as a list of programs that support BACKUP files.
BACKUP file extension
| File Name |
Backup Of Current ISAPI Application |
| File Category |
Backup Files |
The BACKUP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BACKUP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BACKUP file on each system platform.
What is BACKUP file?
The file with the extension BACKUP is the Backup Files file type. Additionally, the Backup Files category contains 243 of other files. Backup Of Current ISAPI Application is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use ISAPI Loader to handle this file. This is a program created by EGGcentric.
How to open BACKUP file?
The most common problem when using Backup Of Current ISAPI Application is that a specific BACKUP is not associated with the program. This causes the file BACKUP to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BACKUP file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install ISAPI Loader
In this case, you should first verify that the ISAPI Loader application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing ISAPI Loader into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support BACKUP files.
Programs to open BACKUP file
Remember to download programs supporting BACKUP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ISAPI Loader with BACKUP files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the BACKUP file to open in the ISAPI Loader application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the BACKUP file with the ISAPI Loader program.
Step 3. Update ISAPI Loader to the latest version
If, despite the association of the ISAPI Loader program with the Backup Of Current ISAPI Application file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the EGGcentric website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BACKUP file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The BACKUP file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BACKUP file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file BACKUP or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected BACKUP file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the BACKUP files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged BACKUP files. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file BACKUP except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move BACKUP to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file BACKUP to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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