Tips to open BKS file
Can't open the BKS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BKS files as well as a list of programs that support BKS files.
BKS file extension
| File Name |
NTBackup Settings Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The BKS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BKS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BKS file on each system platform.
What is BKS file?
The BKS file has been categorized as Settings Files. It was designed by Microsoft. Settings Files consists of 1305 similar files. NTBackup Settings Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows.
How to open BKS file?
An often recurring problem with NTBackup Settings Format is that BKS is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that BKS 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 BKS 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 NTBackup
The first step is to check if the computer has the NTBackup program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name NTBackup in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file BKS with NTBackup. Below is a list of programs that support the file BKS.
Programs to open BKS file
Remember to download programs supporting BKS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of NTBackup with BKS files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BKS file still does not use the NTBackup program, it means no 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the NTBackup application as the default for handling the BKS file.
Step 3. Update NTBackup to the latest version
If, however, after binding NTBackup with NTBackup Settings Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BKS file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The BKS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BKS file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file BKS or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected BKS file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of BKS 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BKS file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BKS files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the BKS file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the BKS file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the BKS file again. However, some background programs may block the BKS file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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