Tips to open BKPI file
Can't open the BKPI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BKPI files as well as a list of programs that support BKPI files.
BKPI file extension
| File Name |
Synology Hyper Backup Image Format |
| File Category |
Backup Files |
The BKPI file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BKPI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BKPI file on each system platform.
What is BKPI file?
The BKPI file has been categorized as Backup Files. In addition to this file, the Backup Files category includes 243 related files. Synology Hyper Backup Image Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Linux, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Synology DiskStation Manager application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Synology Inc.. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the BKPI file. You can use Hyper Backup Explorer in case Synology DiskStation Manager cannot be used.
How to open BKPI file?
The most common problem when using Synology Hyper Backup Image Format is that a specific BKPI is not associated with the program. This causes the file BKPI 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 BKPI 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 Synology DiskStation Manager
The first step is to check if the computer has the Synology DiskStation Manager program installed. To do this, enter the name Synology DiskStation Manager into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open BKPI files.
Programs to open BKPI file
Remember to download programs supporting BKPI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Synology DiskStation Manager with BKPI files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the BKPI file to open in the Synology DiskStation Manager 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 window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 Synology DiskStation Manager application as the default for handling the BKPI file.
Step 3. Update Synology DiskStation Manager to the latest version
If, however, after binding Synology DiskStation Manager with Synology Hyper Backup Image Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Synology Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BKPI 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:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to BKPI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BKPI file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected BKPI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of BKPI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BKPI file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file BKPI 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move BKPI to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the BKPI file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the BKPI file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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