Tips to open MDBACKUP file

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

MDBACKUP file extension

File Name IPhone Data Backup Format
File Developer Apple
File Category Backup Files

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

Operating systems
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  • 0
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What is MDBACKUP file?

The file with the extension MDBACKUP is the Backup Files file type. The creator of this file is Apple. Additionally, the Backup Files category contains 243 of other files. IPhone Data Backup Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The iTunes application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Apple, Inc.. There are also 5 alternative programs to handle the MDBACKUP file. You can use Text editor, Windows Notepad, phoneMiner, iPhone / iPod Touch Backup Extractor in case iTunes cannot be used.

How to open MDBACKUP file?

The main problem with IPhone Data Backup Format is that the MDBACKUP file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open MDBACKUP, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MDBACKUP 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 iTunes

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that iTunes is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing iTunes into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file MDBACKUP with iTunes. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open MDBACKUP files.

Step 2. Create association of iTunes with MDBACKUP files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the MDBACKUP file still does not use the iTunes program, it means no association. 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. 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 iTunes application as the default for handling the MDBACKUP file.

Step 3. Update iTunes to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the iTunes program, it is possible that IPhone Data Backup Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Apple, Inc. website or update the program from the application.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to MDBACKUP files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file MDBACKUP or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover MDBACKUP files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the MDBACKUP file. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair MDBACKUP file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Apple
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file MDBACKUP 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the MDBACKUP file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the MDBACKUP file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the MDBACKUP file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.