BKUP File Extension

What is BKUP file?

A BKUP file, which full name is Backup File, are used by various programs and scripts for creating and storing backup copies. It is a general format which is not directly related to any specific program. This may be various types of backup copies, from important text documents to server logs.

What BKUP files are used for?

A BKUP backup copy is useful in case of unexpected events resulting in damaging or deletion of the original file. It enables to restore the original files. BKUP files are usually stored in the installation directory of the program which generated it.

BKUP files are universal and used for creating backup copies by various programs. In order to properly read content of a BKUP file, it has to opened with the software which generated it.

Programs which support BKUP file extension

The following listing features BKUP-compatible programs. Files with BKUP suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 12/19/2019

How to open file with BKUP extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening BKUP files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Backup Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install cPanel

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports BKUP files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install cPanel. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download cPanel installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update cPanel to the latest version

You still cannot access BKUP files although cPanel is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of cPanel installed, it may not support BKUP format. The latest version of cPanel should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign cPanel to BKUP files

If you have the latest version of cPanel installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage BKUP on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the BKUP file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the cPanel installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open BKUP files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with BKUP extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with BKUP extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the BKUP for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the BKUP file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the BKUP file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the BKUP file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the BKUP file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the BKUP file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the BKUP file’s structure is intact

If the BKUP file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with BKUP extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Backup Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run cPanel

If the systems has insufficient resources to open BKUP files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Backup Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the BKUP files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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