Tips to open BKP file

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

BKP file extension

File Name Backup Format
File Category Backup Files

The BKP file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BKP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BKP file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is BKP file?

The file in the BKP format belongs to the Backup Files category. Backup Files consists of 243 similar files. Backup Format is supported by 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs.

How to open BKP file?

The most common problem when using Backup Format is that a specific BKP is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that BKP files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BKP 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 Program that created original file

In this case, you should first verify that the Program that created original file application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Program that created original file in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file BKP with Program that created original file. Below you will find a list of applications that support BKP files.

Step 2. Create association of Program that created original file with BKP files

If, despite the installed application, the BKP file does not start in the Program that created original file application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the BKP file with the Program that created original file application.

Step 3. Update Program that created original file to the latest version

If, however, after binding Program that created original file with Backup Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The BKP file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to BKP files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our BKP file. However, remember that not every infected BKP file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of BKP file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged BKP files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file BKP 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move BKP to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the BKP file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file BKP to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BKP file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.