Tips to open RSJ file

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

RSJ file extension

File Name Personal Backup Data Format
File Category Misc Files

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

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What is RSJ file?

The file in the RSJ format belongs to the Misc Files category. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Personal Backup Data Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Personal Backup. This was created by J. Rathlev, IEAP, Kiel University.

How to open RSJ file?

The most common problem when using Personal Backup Data Format is that a specific RSJ is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open RSJ, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RSJ 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 Personal Backup

The first step is to check if the computer has the Personal Backup program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Personal Backup in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file RSJ with Personal Backup. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open RSJ files.

Programs to open RSJ file

Remember to download programs supporting RSJ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Personal Backup
Personal Backup
Step 2. Create association of Personal Backup with RSJ files

If, despite the installed application, the RSJ file does not start in the Personal Backup 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. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 Personal Backup application as the default for handling the RSJ file.

Step 3. Update Personal Backup to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Personal Backup program, it is possible that Personal Backup Data Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the J. Rathlev, IEAP, Kiel University page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RSJ 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:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the RSJ file contents when downloading or copying. 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the RSJ file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected RSJ files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the RSJ files changes over time. 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular RSJ file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted RSJ files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. Copying the RSJ 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 RSJ file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.