Tips to open BKF file

Can't open the BKF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BKF files as well as a list of programs that support BKF files.

BKF file extension

File Name Windows Backup Utility Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Backup Files

The BKF file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BKF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BKF file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is BKF file?

A .BKF file is a backup file used by earlier versions of Microsoft Windows. It allowed to make copies of files and directories. It used system mechanisms, so no additional software was required. On Windows Vista or earlier, additional software is required to recover the file contents. Some backup management programs are able to read the contents of .BKF files, provided that it has not been encrypted.

How to open BKF file?

The most common problem when using Windows Backup Utility Format is that a specific BKF is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that BKF files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BKF 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 Microsoft Windows Backup Utility

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Windows Backup Utility is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Windows Backup Utility in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file BKF.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Windows Backup Utility with BKF files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the BKF file to open in the Microsoft Windows Backup Utility 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Windows Backup Utility application as the default for handling the BKF file.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Windows Backup Utility to the latest version

If, however, after binding Microsoft Windows Backup Utility with Windows Backup Utility Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BKF file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the BKF file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file BKF or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover BKF files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of BKF file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BKF file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file BKF 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the BKF file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with 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 BKF to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BKF file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.